Commercial Lending Paralegal

About Rick Steiner Fell & Benowitz LLPAt Rick Steiner Fell & Benowitz LLP (www.ricksteinerlaw.com), you won't be a cog in a large machine. You'll be a valued member of a focused, high-performing team working on sophisticated commercial lending transactions for institutional lenders, regional banks, credit unions, and corporate borrowers. We're a boutique firm — which means you'll work directly with experienced attorneys, take real ownership of transactions, and see the full arc of complex deals from start to finish.This is a full-time, in-office position at our New York City office. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and want your work to matter, we'd like to meet you.What You'll DoAs our Commercial Lending Paralegal, you'll support a range of transactions from pre-closing through post-closing, including:C&IInvestment real estateSBA 7(a)SBA 504 IDAother commercial financingPre-Closing & ClosingPrepare and coordinate complete loan closing packagesReview, revise and proofread loan documents — agreements, notes, mortgages, security agreements, and guarantiesReview title reports, commitments, and surveys; flag issues and coordinate resolutions with title companiesPrepare and file UCC financing statements, amendments, and terminationsOrder and review UCC, tax lien, judgment, and litigation searchesPost ClosingAssemble, organize, and deliver closing binders and post-closing packagesManage and track post-closing checklists; follow up with all partiesMaintain organized electronic and physical deal filesWhat We're Looking For2+ years of commercial lending or banking paralegal experience in a law firm or as a bank closer — more experience is a plusHands-on experience with loan closings, title review, UCC filings, and post-closing proceduresExceptional attention to detail and strong proofreading skills — these are not optional in this roleAbility to juggle multiple deals and deadlines without dropping the ballClear communicator with clients, attorneys, title companies, and outside partiesProficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)Self-starter who thrives as part of a team; able to work overtime when transactions demand itBachelor's degree preferred; paralegal certificate and Notary Public license a plusWhat We OfferSalary: $60,000 – $85,000 commensurate with experience. Higher salaries considered for those with more relevant experienceMedical, dental, and vision insurance401(k) retirement savings planPaid time off and holidaysA genuinely collegial environment where your work has a direct impactRick Steiner Fell & Benowitz LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Contact