CoBank · 4 hours ago
Paralegal
CoBank is a cooperative bank serving vital industries across rural America, and they are seeking a Paralegal to assist attorneys and supervisors with corporate and transactional legal work. The role involves drafting legal documents, maintaining legal files, and conducting legal research to support various transactions.
Banking
Responsibilities
With limited oversight, assists in drafting and review of basic legal, loan collateral and ancillary documents, correspondence and opinions. Acts as the primary contact for the deal team and responds to customers’ requests, provides status updates and clarifies details of the transaction
Perfects collateral according to state statutes and maintains perfection of collateral to include extensions, amendments, and continuations as needed
Orders UCC lien searches for verification and determination of lien position
Reviews, analyzes and organizes title commitments, abstracts, policies submitted to CoBank, exception documents and other due diligence items, including but not limited to surveys. Recommends title objections and title endorsements, and communicates objections and recommendations to the title company, collateral Associates and transaction teams; manages resolution of title and other due diligence issues
Maintains and organizes legal files and legal electronic database, legal training materials and manuals
Assists in document preparation for discovery requests and tracks legal proceedings
Assists in research mortgage law to keep mortgage review binders current
Assists in drafting procedures and guidance
Performs legal research, including but not limited to cite checking. Summarizes research results and recommends appropriate courses of action
Assists in performance of general corporate support functions as required
Performs custodial duties and audits for the note files and other specific types of personal property files held in records
Inputs and maintains tracking of collateral and insurance
Monitors incoming transactions, analyzes credit report recommendations and generates transaction checklists to include appropriate tasks for all deal team members. Prepares and updates the transaction checklist and all internal systems timely and accurately throughout the process. Ensures that all conditions have been met
Maintains adherence to bank policies, procedures and controls to ensure consistency and quality
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED required
3 years of paralegal experience, preferably in a secured lending practice or law firm or a combination of paralegal experience and paralegal certification required
Preferred
Paralegal certification is preferred
3 years working in a commercial lending environment preparing or reviewing loan documentation or perfecting and maintaining commercial collateral is preferred
Benefits
Careers with a purpose
Time-Off Packages, 15 days of vacation, 10 paid sick days and 11 paid holidays
Competitive Compensation & Incentive
Hybrid work model: flexible arrangements for most positions
Benefits Packages, including Medical, Dental and Vision coverage, Disability, AD&D, and Life Insurance
Robust associate training and development with CoBank University
Tuition reimbursement for higher education up to $10k per year
Outstanding 401k: up to 6% matching and additional 3% non-elective contribution & Student Loan Match
Community Impact: United Way Angel Day, Volunteer Day and Associate Directed Contribution
Associate Resource Groups: creating a culture of respect and inclusion
Recognize a fellow associate through our GEM awards
Company
CoBank
CoBank is a leading cooperative bank serving agribusinesses and rural infrastructure providers throughout the U.S.
Funding
Current Stage
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2026-01-16
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2025-12-13
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