Corporate Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

Robert Half is seeking a detail-oriented professional to support a commercial lending team with loan documentation, closing coordination, and post-closing activities. This is an excellent opportunity for a paralegal, loan administrator, loan closer, or documentation specialist with experience preparing and managing legal or financial documentation in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, comfortable working with multiple stakeholders, and capable of managing the loan closing process from approval through funding and post-closing review.

Start Date: Monday, July 13, 2026

Location: Onsite (5 Days per Week)- Jericho, New York

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

Duration: Contract 2-3 Months

Pay Rate: $30-$35 per hour

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the commercial and industrial (C& I) loan closing process from loan approval through document execution.
• Prepare and review commercial loan documentation in accordance with approved credit structures.
• Review borrower entity formation and organizational documents.
• Distribute loan documents to borrowers through DocuSign and manage the execution process.
• Communicate with borrowers regarding document completion and address questions throughout the closing process.
• Partner with Relationship Managers, Portfolio Managers, Loan Operations, Underwriting, and legal counsel to ensure timely closings.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date loan information within the loan origination system.
• Conduct final reviews of legal files and executed loan documents using established closing checklists.
• Prepare files and funding information for boarding by the Loan Servicing team.
• Prepare and file UCC financing statements.
• Upload final executed loan documents to internal systems and shared drives.
• Manage post-closing exceptions and ensure documentation deficiencies are resolved promptly.

Qualifications

• Paralegal Certificate preferred but not required.
• Experience with loan documentation, legal document preparation, contract administration, or commercial loan closings.
• Strong understanding of document review and execution processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with DocuSign is preferred but not required.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to identify issues, solve problems, and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.