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Dinsmore is seeking a Commercial Finance Paralegal to join our Commercial Finance practice group at our Indianapolis, IN location. The ideal candidate will support multiple attorneys in a fast-paced environment handling a wide variety of commercial lending transactions, including HUD-insured (HUD) loans, conventional loans, and other complex secured lending matters. Responsibilities • Preparing, reviewing, and managing documentation related to HUD and conventional loan transactions • Reviewing and analyzing due diligence materials including corporate documents, organizational charts, and UCC searches • Drafting loan closing checklists, certificates, resolutions, closing instructions, and ancillary loan documents • Coordinating with lenders, title companies, and opposing counsel to ensure timely and efficient closings • Reviewing title commitments, surveys, and exception documents, and preparing title and survey summaries • Reviewing corporate documents and organizational documents • Preparing and organizing closing binders and post-closing documentation • Conducting UCC filings and maintaining thorough records of all filings and documents • Proofreading and formatting legal documents to ensure accuracy and compliance • Supporting attorneys with ongoing transaction management, from term sheet to closing • Performing legal due diligence and managing closing checklists under attorney supervision • Maintaining and tracking closing calendars and deliverables
Requirements • Bachelor’s degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent relevant experience • 5 years of experience in commercial finance or real estate transactions • Ability to produce high-quality, billable work with exceptional attention to detail • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite • Strong organizational, multitasking, and time-management skills • Excellent verbal and written communication abilities • Professionalism, discretion, and ability to work effectively with clients, attorneys, and outside parties • Self-motivated and capable of working independently or collaboratively under deadlines • Commitment to excellence, responsiveness, and client service
