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Paralegal - Flood Compliance

CoBank

Posted Nov 23

Full Time

On SiteGreenwood village, Colorado

Benefits Overview:

A career at CoBank can offer you the opportunity to make a personal impact on the people and communities where we do business. When you choose a career with CoBank, you make a difference by standing for something that matters. In order to be the best, we hire the best!

Remarkable Benefits offered by CoBank

Careers with a purpose- stand for something!
Competitive Compensation & Incentive
Hybrid work model - flexible work arrangements for most positions
Benefits Packages, including: Medical, Dental and Vision coverage, Disability, AD&D, and Life Insurance
CoBank University robust curriculum –associate training and development, including higher education tuition reimbursement
Outstanding 401k – up to 6% matching and an additional 3% non-elective contribution
Time-Off Packages – Vacation 15+ days, 10 Paid Sick Days, and 10 Paid Holidays
Community Impact – United Way Angel Day, Volunteer Day and Associate Directed Contribution
Associate Resource Groups – creating a culture of diversity and inclusion
Recognize a fellow associate with “GEM” awards, including a monetary value
On-site Fitness Center and Cafe
ECO transportation pass provided to every Denver associate

Job Description:

At CoBank, the Paralegal performs varied legal, title, abstract, and other necessary research to assist attorneys and supervisors with the performance of corporate and transactional legal work. Assists in the preparation of legal, loan, and collateral documentation, analyses and opinions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Assists in drafting and review of basic legal, loan and collateral documentation, correspondence and opinions.
Perfects collateral according to state statutes and maintains perfection of collateral to include extensions, amendments, and continuations as needed.
Orders UCC lien searches for verification and determination of lien position.
Reviews, analyzes and organizes title commitments, abstracts, policies submitted to CoBank, exception documents and other due diligence items, including but not limited to surveys. Recommends title objections and title endorsements, and communicates objections and recommendations to the Title Company, collateral Associates and transaction teams; manages resolution of title and other due diligence issues.
Obtains and reviews organizational documents. Completes signatory authority reviews, prepares borrower and guarantor resolutions. Performs follow up, tracking and maintenance of updated organizational documents.
Assists in drafting, updating and maintenance of standard loan documentation language and templates and mortgage templates.
Assists in performing legal audits.
Maintains and organizes legal files and legal electronic database, legal training materials and manuals.
Assists in document preparation for discovery requests and tracks legal proceedings.
Assists in research mortgage law to keep mortgage review binders current.
Assists in drafting procedures and guidance.
Performs legal research, including but not limited to cite checking. Summarizes research results and recommends appropriate courses of action.
Responds to customer requests related to status updates and details of the transaction after consulting with an attorney. Internal and external customers include but are not limited to relationship managers, credit analysts, attorneys, and outside counsel.
Assists in performance of general corporate support functions as required.
Performs custodial duties and audits for the note files and other specific types of personal property files held in records.
Inputs and maintains tracking of collateral and insurance.
Ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations relating to flood insurance.

Basic Qualifications

Two (2) or more years of paralegal experience, preferably in a secured lending practice or law firm; or appropriate combination of education and experience.
High School Diploma

Preferred Qualifications

Basic knowledge of legal, commercial lending, and lease terminology, title insurance, real estate law, the Uniform Commercial Code and collateral documentation, with intermediate knowledge of some of these areas preferred.
Demonstrated skills in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word and Excel).
Ability to prioritize and schedule work and projects with minimal supervision.
Ability to work independently with minimal guidance, as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Strong detail and customer service orientation.
Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Compensation Information

Estimated Base Salary Range: $50,000-$60,000
Target short-term incentive opportunity: 6%

About CoBank:

CoBank stands strong as a $135 billion enterprise dedicated to the financial needs of rural America. As a national cooperative bank and a proud member of the Farm Credit System it is our mission to serve as a relevant and dependable provider of credit and other value-added financial services. From our headquarters in Denver, Colorado and our regional banking centers across the US, CoBank provides loans, leases, export financing and other financial services to agribusinesses and rural power, water and communications providers in all 50 states.

CoBank will not sponsor a work visa (e.g. H1B, etc.) to fill this position

CoBank is an Equal Opportunity Employer

CoBank requires all newly hired associates to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and new hires will be asked to register their proof of vaccination. Any offer of employment will be conditioned upon an applicant supplying proof of vaccination against COVID-19; provided, however that CoBank may provide a reasonable accommodation for an applicant’s known disability or sincerely held religious belief.

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