Wintrust Financial Corporation - Newark, NJ

posted 9 days ago

Full-time - Entry 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. This position is currently hybrid, requiring three days in the office each week, and offers opportunities for collaboration with multiple departments and exposure to executive management.

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 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

  • Competitive pay and discretionary or incentive bonus eligible.
  • Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401k plan with a generous company match.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Family-friendly work hours.
  • Opportunities for career growth and development.
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