Paralegal - Newark, NJ

Wintrust Financial Corporation - Newark, NJ

Full-time - Mid Level

Newark, NJ

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

About the position

The Paralegal will assist attorneys in providing legal support to the life insurance premium finance new business and renewal departments at Wintrust Financial. This role involves drafting legal documents, reviewing trust agreements, and supporting litigation management, all while fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Draft loan documents and ancillary correspondence for review.
• Review trust agreements and corporate formation documents for borrowing entities.
• Review closing files, including approval of OFAC searches.
• Support in-house attorneys and outside counsel with litigation management.
• Assist in processing subpoenas, court orders, bankruptcy-related notifications, regulatory investigations, and motions.
• Conduct research using resources such as legal documents, online databases, and other legal references.

Requirements

• Three years + paralegal experience, preferably in a corporate or finance environment.
• Superb analytical skills and organizational abilities with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Self-starter who shows initiative and can multitask effectively.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program preferred; comparable experience with sophisticated legal transactions or litigation may be substituted.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching