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LHH · 4 weeks ago

Defeasance Paralegal

Kansas City, MO

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$95K/yr - $110K/yr

5+ years exp

LHH is a law firm looking for a Defeasance Paralegal in Kansas City. The role involves reviewing loan and engagement documents, preparing summaries, and assisting attorneys with various legal documentation and processes.

Human Resources

Hiring Manager

Jenny Ade

Responsibilities

Review loan and engagement documents and prepare internal summaries, checklists, and client communications

Organize and maintain electronic deal folders for attorney access

Draft and organize outgoing emails for attorney review

Prepare first drafts of defeasance documents using HotDocs Author

Review title commitments and assist with drafting/reviewing mortgage releases, UCC terminations, and closing instruction letters

Provide draft documentation to title companies and communicate regarding questions or issues

Conduct preliminary review of borrower due diligence items (accounting reports, organizational documents, opinions)

Review client case memoranda to expedite attorney review

Track closing deliverables and update checklists in Project Fortress

Review signature packets and track outstanding items

Develop proficiency in Project Fortress, including use of AI features

Finalize defeasance documents and assist with closing processes

Draft and file defeasance UCCs post-closing

Assemble and review final closing documents and binders

Improve HotDocs coding for efficiency and evolving issues

Serve as liaison between Project Fortress and the Defeasance team; assist in team training

Help train staff, standardize processes, and update forms/memos

Support attorneys and team members as needed

Qualification

Project FortressHotDocsKofaxIManageParalegal CertificateMicrosoft OfficeTeam TrainingProcess Standardization

Required