JOB DESCRIPTION



Are you looking for rewarding career. Join the Farm Credit of Florida team and help serve agriculture, rural America and local communities.

We are currently recruiting for a Paralegal Loan Closer.


Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates moderate to complex decision-making skills exhibiting the ability to exercise independent judgment and evaluation on a regular basis.
• Appropriately involves the Closing team manager or other applicable management when unique circumstances or risks are encountered.
• Independently prepares accurate closing documents in accordance with Association policies, procedures, and closing protocol.
• Ensures all closing documents fully comply with Association policies, procedures, closing protocol, the loan approval, and state and federal law/regulations.
• Prepares commitment letters and closing documents for all loan actions, including new loans, renewals, and other treatments.
• Effectively plans and organizes job duties and responsibilities to appropriately prioritize tasks.
• Prepares closing documents in an efficient, accurate, and timely manner, with no unnecessary delays in meeting agreed upon scheduled closing dates.
• Closing packages are completed and provided to loan officers in advance of the closing with sufficient time for their review and necessary modifications to be made.
• Effectively communicates with all involved parties to the closing, both internal and external, to ensure a professional image of the Association is maintained.
• Responds promptly and professionally to inquiries from attorneys, title agents, loan officers, loan specialists, loan accountants, etc. regarding closing preparation and coordination.


To qualify for this position, you must have:



• Legal document drafting experience
• Broad working knowledge of Microsoft Office software
• Effectively communicate, both orally and in writing
• Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Ability to multi-task and managing competing demands through strong planning, organization, and time management skills
• Thorough understanding of established policies, procedures, and closing protocol that enables one to work independently with minimal instruction
• Gather and skillfully analyze information to make sound decisions or recommendations.
• Adaptable to changing conditions


Education: Associate or bachelor's degree, paralegal degree or certification, preferred.

Experience: A minimum of five (5) years of paralegal work experience in drafting legal documents and closing complex loans.


Farm Credit of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Drug Free Workplace.