Summary
Description
position
Real Estate Paralegal or Senior Real Estate Paralegal
(Level is based on applicable experience)
division/department
Legal Operations / Legal Risk Management
position close date
April 26, 2024
classification
Non – exempt
nature of position
The person in this position will assist in-house attorneys with closing multifamily residential and commercial mortgage loans, providing legal and regulatory research support to all business units, and assisting with other closings and real estate projects as requested (including grant fundings, commercial loan closings with non-real estate collateral, commercial loan workouts, and collateral dispositions). This position will collaborate directly with a team of attorneys and commercial loan closers and report to the Senior Managing Attorney.
essential functions
Under the supervision of an attorney:
- Conduct real estate due diligence reviews (including title, survey, and zoning) for multifamily and commercial loans.
- Review, draft, and edit program forms, contracts, and other legal documents relating to the Authority's programs and services.
- Assist with closing multifamily residential and commercial loans, including related insurance reviews.
- Conduct legal research and write memoranda.
- Review and summarize legislation and its impact on Authority operations.
- Review REO sale transaction documentation
- Support attorneys managing HOA litigation matters, commercial workouts, and CORA requests.
- Other duties and projects, as assigned.
knowledge, skills, and ability
- Knowledge of Colorado real estate law, real estate and business loans, real estate transactions, business entities, and familiarity with related documents.
- Experience with and knowledge of accepted practices and procedures for reviewing title work, surveys, zoning ordinances, and insurance certificates and policies.
- Legal research and writing skills with a strong attention to detail.
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Strong customer service skills
- Effective leadership skills
- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and collaborate effectively as part of a team or working group.
- Innovative and creative thinking skills to develop customer-centric solutions based on internal and external feedback.
- Demonstrated ability to work productively and accurately in a demanding environment with multiple projects and important deadlines.
- Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, in an effective and diplomatic manner
- Ability to establish rapport with persons of diverse ethnic, racial, and cultural backgrounds is essential.
- Maintain an elevated level of confidentiality using discretion in handling sensitive matters, maintaining confidence at all levels.
- Proficient in MS Office suite
- Strong ethical decision-making skills based on a code of ethics and integrity, demonstrating responsibility for actions while learning from mistakes.
- Abilities that reflect our values:
- Ability to continuously improve and develop knowledge and skills while adapting quickly to changing circumstances and processes.
- Ability to work towards inclusion in all activities and decisions by soliciting and appreciating diverse perspectives.
- Ability to exercise personal accountability in all activities and decisions.
- Ability to embrace a culture of operational excellence to ensure processes are evaluated continuously and improved upon as necessary.
- Ability to operate with a sense of integrity.
- Ability to have fun with a demonstrated sense of humor.
experience/education
- Must have a minimum of four years of experience working on complex real estate matters as a paralegal in a law firm or corporate law department.
- Certification as a paralegal or legal assistant from a program approved by the American Bar Association is desirable.
- Experience with and knowledge of the following is helpful but not required:
- Multifamily projects and affordable housing legal documentation, federal insurance programs such as FHA multifamily, USDA, SBA, tax-exempt bonds, and the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit and/or New Markets Tax Credit.
- Either experience performing typical tasks of a commercial loan closer or strong interest in learning to become a loan closer for multifamily residential and commercial loans.
- Research experience and knowledge of or ability to learn Casemaker and/or other research tools.
- Licensed as a Notary Public in Colorado or qualified and willing to become a notary within 30 days of employment.
equipment used
Telephone, personal computer, photocopier, fax machine, and electronic communication devices.
physical environment
The incumbent in this position will perform the essential functions of the position primarily in a hybrid environment, which requires sitting (or standing if preferred) at a desk for most of the day with or without assisting devices.
hiring range
Real Estate Paralegal $66,000 – $92,000 + annual bonuses
Senior Real Estate Paralegal $77,000 – $107,000 + annual bonuses
validation statement
This job description is a general description of essential job functions, not intended as an employment contract or to describe all duties someone in this position may perform.
benefit information
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans with competitive rates
- Generous Paid Time Off, including paid volunteer time and leave programs.
- Please visit our benefits page for additional information
how to apply
External candidates: Please apply online at www.chfainfo.com – Career Tab
With respect to its programs, services, activities, and employment practices, Colorado Housing and Finance Authority prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 years and over, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, color, religion, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, marital status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Requests for reasonable accommodation, the provision of auxiliary aids, or any complaints alleging violation of this nondiscrimination policy should be directed to the nondiscrimination coordinator, 1.800.877.2432, TDD/TTY 303.297.7305, CHFA 1981 Blake Street, Denver CO 80202-1272, available weekdays 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
