Commercial Lending Paralegal

About Rick Steiner Fell & Benowitz LLP

At 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 Do

As our Commercial Lending Paralegal, you'll support a range of transactions from pre-closing through post-closing, including:

• C&I
• Investment real estate
• SBA 7(a)
• SBA 504
• IDA
• other commercial financing

Pre-Closing & Closing

• Prepare and coordinate complete loan closing packages
• Review, revise and proofread loan documents — agreements, notes, mortgages, security agreements, and guaranties
• Review title reports, commitments, and surveys; flag issues and coordinate resolutions with title companies
• Prepare and file UCC financing statements, amendments, and terminations
• Order and review UCC, tax lien, judgment, and litigation searches

Post Closing

• Assemble, organize, and deliver closing binders and post-closing packages
• Manage and track post-closing checklists; follow up with all parties
• Maintain organized electronic and physical deal files

What We're Looking For

• 2+ years of commercial lending or banking paralegal experience in a law firm or as a bank closer — more experience is a plus
• Hands-on experience with loan closings, title review, UCC filings, and post-closing procedures
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong proofreading skills — these are not optional in this role
• Ability to juggle multiple deals and deadlines without dropping the ball
• Clear communicator with clients, attorneys, title companies, and outside parties
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Self-starter who thrives as part of a team; able to work overtime when transactions demand it
• Bachelor's degree preferred; paralegal certificate and Notary Public license a plus

What We Offer

• Salary: $60,000 – $85,000 commensurate with experience. Higher salaries considered for those with more relevant experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• A genuinely collegial environment where your work has a direct impact

Rick Steiner Fell & Benowitz LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Contact careers@ricksteinerlaw.com

Pay: $60,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person