Paralegal - Real Estate/Commercial Finance

FBT Gibbons LLP is a national law firm focused on serving companies operating and investing in the middle market. With nearly 1,500 employees across 26 offices, we support clients ranging from large multinationals to mid-sized businesses and growth-oriented startups across the United States. Our teams collaborate across departments and geographies to deliver excellent service to our clients, colleagues, and the communities we serve. 

At FBT Gibbons, diversity enriches our vibrant culture and empowers our teams to achieve more together.  We welcome talented professionals who bring valuable skills, a collaborative mindset, and a shared commitment to helping our firm and clients thrive.  Here, you’ll make meaningful contributions, collaborate with exceptional colleagues, and build a career that grows with your skills and ambitions.

We are currently seeking a Paralegal to collaborate with attorneys, lenders, title companies, and clients in support of commercial finance transactions from origination through closing.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail focused, and comfortable supporting attorneys and clients in a fast-paced transactional practice.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Conduct thorough title and survey review to verify property ownership, identify liens, encumbrances, and other legal issues affecting the title.
• Communicate with clients, providing updates on transaction status, addressing questions, and gathering necessary information.
• Research relevant real estate laws, regulations, and case precedents to ensure compliance.
• Manage the closing process, including coordinating with lenders, title companies, and other parties to ensure all necessary documents are prepared and executed on time.
• Perform due diligence checks on properties, including reviewing property reports, zoning reports, and environmental assessments.
• Stay updated on legal requirements and ensure all real estate transactions comply with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Prepare closing documents, such as deeds, title affidavits and closing statements, or proofread documents prepared by the attorney.  
• Prepare related entity documents, including resolutions authorizing the transaction.
• Organize and compile client-related documentation.
• Maintain accurate and organized client files, including electronic records.
• Accurately record time worked and enter time and description into time and billing system.

Job Requirements:

• Associates degree or Bachelor’s degree with a major in paralegal studies, or 
  • A Bachelor’s degree with an unrelated major, and have:
    • A certificate from an ABA approved paralegal training program specializing in the area for which the candidate is being considered; or
    • Two years’ experience in the area of specialization for which the candidate is being considered or other comparable experience; or
    • Unique qualifications, experience, or training which fill a specific need within FBT Gibbons.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a paralegal with commercial finance, banking, or real estate transactions experience.
• Strong research skills.
• Extremely accurate and detailed in paperwork.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with set goals and achieve them.
• Capable of analyzing situations and solving problems effectively.
• Ability to work under pressure and with time constraints.
• Ability to work independently and as a team.
• Strong organizational and attention to details skills.
• Proficient computer skills using MS Office applications.
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed.

FBT Gibbons is fully committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. It is the policy of FBT Gibbons to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, military status, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other protected status.

FBT Gibbons offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including health care coverage (medical, dental, and vision), life insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, employee wellbeing and EAP programs, paid time off, and a 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching and profit-sharing. Benefit offerings and eligibility vary by location and are subject to applicable plan terms and legal requirements.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship. FBT Gibbons does not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

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