Paralegal

As one of the largest premium finance companies in the country, FIRST Insurance Funding provides full premium finance services, plus additional services built specifically for agencies. We pride ourselves on the variety of incentive programs, services, and technology we offer. This not only helps grow the agents, brokers, and companies we partner with, but also helps them better serve their clients. FIRST Insurance Funding is a subsidiary of Wintrust, a financial services company with more than $50 billion in assets.

Why join us?

• An award-winning culture! We are rated a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune (past 10 years) and Employee Recommended award by the Globe & Mail (past 6 years)
• Competitive pay and discretionary or incentive bonus eligible
• Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, a 401k plan with a generous company match and tuition reimbursement to name a few
• Family-friendly work hours
• With 175+ community bank locations, we offer opportunities to grow and develop in your career
• Promote from within culture

Why join this team?

• We have a culture that encourages an entrepreneurial spirit
• We offer multiple opportunities for development and upward mobility

Job Description Summary

The Paralegal will assist the in-house attorneys in the Legal Department in day-to-day business matters concerning but not limited to, various insolvencies and support other department functions including but not limited to, loan documentation, internal/external client service, litigation, and internal/external inquires. The candidate must possess organizational and analytical skills, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. The candidate must demonstrate emotional intelligence as self-awareness, social awareness, and relationship management with a positive attitude. She/he/they must be capable of interacting with employees at all levels and be a self-starter who shows initiative and multitasks effectively. The candidate must have the ability to work independently and in a team environment and demonstrate a working knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook and Pacer.

What You’ll Do

• With oversight from in-house counsel, handle loan-related Insolvency issues including, but not limited to, maintaining and monitoring Bankruptcy dockets and deadlines; review of Bankruptcy motions and proceedings affecting Company; external communications with Bankruptcy Trustee and/or Debtor’s counsel; Motions for Authority to Procure Financing; Motions for Relief; Receiverships; Preference Claims; and Proofs of Claim
• Support the Asset Management Department by drafting correspondence and communicating with third parties regarding the company’s interests in Bankruptcy matters and otherwise
• Conduct research using resources such as legal documents, online databases, and other legal references
• Draft contracts, amendments, addenda, memoranda, correspondence for attorney review
• Respond to inquiries from and communicate with government agencies state and federal
• Support in-house attorneys and outside counsel with litigation management.
• Assist in processing legal actions served upon FIRST including subpoenas, court orders, Bankruptcy-related proceedings, notifications, and motions
• Review documents to determine deadlines and to ensure conformity with departmental procedures and requirements

Knowledge/Skills/Background/Experience

• 3-5 years paralegal experience bankruptcy a plus
• Paralegal Certificate from an accredited program preferred but not required
• Corporate or finance environment a plus
• Advanced Computer Skills

Benefits

Medical Insurance • Dental • Vision • Life insurance • Accidental death and dismemberment • Short-term and long term Disability Insurance • Parental Leave • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Traditional and Roth 401(k) with company match • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) • Employee Stock Purchase Plan at 5% discount • Critical Illness Insurance • Accident Insurance • Transportation and Commuting Benefits • Banking Benefits • Pet Insurance

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From our first day in business, Wintrust has been proud to serve a variety of unique communities and people from all walks of life. To be Chicago’s Bank® and Wisconsin's Bank®, we need to reflect that diversity both in all the communities we serve, the people we employ, the organizations we work with, and our banking and lending practices. Wintrust Financial Corporation, including community banking and financial services subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.