Transactional and Banking Paralegal in Covington, Kentucky at DBL Law

We are seeking a Transactional and Banking Paralegal for the Covington, KY location. This position will provide paralegal support for the Banking and Commercial Transactions Group. The position offers competitive salary, good benefits and pleasant working conditions.

Successful candidates must be able to assist with all aspects of commercial lending and development transactions, including without limitation: closing preparation and coordination, UCC searches, recording instruments and post-closing matters. Experience in banking or commercial transactions with a law firm, title company or bank, with a good knowledge of banking transactions is preferred. Excellent written and verbal communication, strong prioritization and organizational skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, strong critical thinking, the ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities with short deadlines and an ability to work on a team in a dynamic environment are essential.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Effectively prioritize work, monitor deadlines
• Information Management
  • Organize, maintain and track files which are organized chronologically, numerically and/or by subject matter
  • Create, maintain, and retire files according to attorney/client preference
  • Assist attorneys in managing client contacts, emails, and hard copy documents
• Respond to inquiries from all persons involved in a timely and professional manner including lenders, agents, buyers and sellers
• Organize closing documents
• Perform UCC and SOS searches
• Record important dates and maintain files
• Maintain attorney calendars by scheduling meetings, conferences, travel, etc., as requested
• General office duties in support of the attorneys
• Other duties as assigned

Key Competencies

• Analytical and critical thinking skills
• Planning and organizing
• Strong communication skills
• Proficiency in the following software applications:
  • Microsoft Office – Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook be able to consistently style, format, edit, text, data or graphics resulting in a professional document for the client.
  • WorkSite/iManage – maintain client matter files in paper or electronically as directed by attorney, including the ability to scan and electronically hyperlink documents to indexes
  • Send secure emails via file transfer services
• Proofreading all documents for grammar, spelling, punctuation, format and content
• Maintains Client Confidential Information
• Thoroughness and Attention to Detail

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Celebrating over 65 years of excellence, DBL Law is one of the largest firms in Louisville and Greater Cincinnati and the largest Northern Kentucky-based law firm. In addition to practicing law, DBL is focused on improving the community by encouraging all its lawyers and staff to serve on the boards of numerous charitable and non-profit organizations. DBL is an equal opportunity employer. Our Diversity and Inclusion Committee works to improve both diversity and inclusion, both in the firm and within its surrounding communities. For more information on DBL Law, please visit our website at www.dbllaw.com.

DBL Law provides a competitive salary, good benefits, pleasant working conditions, and the opportunity to work on often high-profile and exciting cases.

BENEFIT PROGRAM

Featured benefits for full-time team members include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Pet insurance and pet discount program
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off
• Generous holiday schedule

Equal Opportunity Employment
DBL Law and Current HR ("organizations") provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the organizations comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which it has operations. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, and compensation.