What are the responsibilities and job description for the Practice Group Assistant position at Polsinelli PC?
At Polsinelli, What a Law Firm Should Be, is not just our tagline, it is what we live every day. We strive to create an environment where our team members are encouraged to bring their creativity and professional passions into the workplace so that they can thrive. Are you a people person who has a keen eye for detail, thrives in a professional environment and wants to be part of a dynamic team? We have the perfect role for an engaging professional like you!
Polsinelli PC seeks to hire a Practice Group Assistant to work with their Real Estate Finance group in the Kansas City office. This is a great opportunity for an individual interested in real estate and the paralegal profession. This is an in-office role.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with pre-closing, closing and post-closing of loans.
- Compile and organize documents: loan documents, signature pages, etc.
- Revise/edit documents
- Track missing items
- Create CD binder indexes and CDs
- Prepare custodial letters
- Create and update various checklist
- Track post-closing items such as recorded documents and original documents
- Work with attorneys, analysts, paralegals and title companies
- Assists with securitization practice.
Requirements:
- Strong interest in the real estate lending.
- Meticulous attention to detail and strong sense of pride in personal work product
- Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal education preferred
- Prior law firm experience preferred
- Must be able to work individually, as well as in a team setting
- Must be dependable, dedicated and able to maintain confidentiality
Skills:
- Excellent computer skills, including, but not limited to: Word, Excel, Outlook and Internet searches
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to multi-task and balance multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
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Polsinelli PC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender identity and expression, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, ancestry, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Education
Preferred- Bachelor's or better
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred- Paralegal Certification
Behaviors
Preferred- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
- Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Motivations
Preferred- Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
- Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
