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.