Paralegal

Paralegal (Commercial Lending & Real Estate) - Temporary Bishop & Company | Honolulu, HI Pay: $29.67 - $47.74 per hour, depending on experience. Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (In Office). Job Type: Full-Time, Temporary (40 hours per week). Assignment Length: Approximately 3 months; may have temp-to-hire potential based on performance and business needs. Start Date: ASAP. Location: Honolulu, HI. Parking: Not provided. About the Opportunity Bishop & Company is seeking an experienced Paralegal to support a leading financial institution's commercial lending operations. This position is ideal for a highly organized professional with experience in commercial loan documentation, complex real estate transactions, regulatory compliance, legal entity structures, and title-related matters. The successful candidate will work closely with lending teams, relationship officers, compliance partners, and outside counsel to ensure accurate and timely preparation of commercial loan documentation. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Commercial Loan Documentation Prepare and facilitate commercial loan documents accurately and timely in accordance with Credit Approval Memorandums (CAMs), Modification Agreements, and other approved credit documents. Collaborate with loan specialists, relationship officers, and outside counsel to identify documentation requirements and resolve issues that may delay loan closing, funding, or recording. Partner with management, Compliance, Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), and Credit Administration teams to address documentation, compliance, and regulatory matters. Maintain exceptional knowledge of the bank's credit policies and documentation standards. Documentation Review & Quality Control Prepare high-quality business-purpose loan documents using loan documentation software, including LaserPro or similar systems. Understand appropriate document language requirements and distinguish between standard system language and approved custom provisions. Monitor follow-up task reports and ensure tasks are documented, approved, and completed within required timeframes. Track and resolve post-closing items with lending units. Perform loan documentation reviews and provide final quality review approval for Documentation Specialists. Process Improvement & Team Support Identify recurring documentation challenges and recommend practical solutions to management. Support departmental projects and process improvement initiatives. Demonstrate a positive, team-oriented approach and provide backup support for Documentation Specialists as needed. Minimum Qualifications Education: High School Diploma or GED required. Experience: Minimum six (6) years of experience with competencies in: Complex real estate transactions within the State of Hawaii. Due diligence, regulatory compliance, and title-related matters. Legal entity structures and documentation. Development and implementation of compliance policies and procedures. Building effective partnerships and teamwork across business units. Substitution: A Bachelor's Degree or Paralegal Degree/Certification in a related field, including coursework in business law, contract law, or real estate law, may substitute for two (2) years of the required experience. Preferred Qualifications Paralegal Certification preferred. Experience supporting commercial lending and banking operations. Knowledge of commercial loan documentation software, including LaserPro. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Why Apply? Competitive hourly compensation. Opportunity to work with a respected Hawaii financial institution. Exposure to complex commercial lending and real estate transactions. Potential for temp-to-hire employment based on performance and business needs. Collaborative and professional work environment. No relocation assistance available. In-state applicants only. Must be available to interview immediately. Bishop & Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability and Veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr