Paralegal

At Northmarq, you can be part of something special. Northmarq is a unique capital markets resource for commercial real estate investors, providing our clients access to experts in debt, equity, investment sales, loan servicing, and fund management. We offer you a career path with best-in-class training, and we foster inclusive teams committed to collaboration, mentoring, and growth. At Northmarq, we will help you unlock your potential – whether you are an industry veteran or you’re just getting started. Your new career is waiting. Start something special today. Northmarq was voted by Real Estate Forum as one of The Best Places to Work in Commercial Real Estate! 

Northmarq is seeking a Paralegal to join its Legal & Compliance team at our Bloomington, MN headquarters. This in-house paralegal will play a key role in supporting the organization's attorneys and compliance professionals by assisting with a wide range of legal and regulatory matters. The position critical to ensuring legal documentation is accurately prepared and maintained, compliance requirements are consistently met, and potential legal risks are proactively identified and managed.

*This position offers a flexible in-office work environment and is available for an immediate start.

• Effectively manage a large, diverse workload while balancing competing priorities and deadlines.
• Draft, review, and organize a variety of legal correspondence and related documentation.
• Conduct legal research across a range of subject areas to support attorneys and compliance initiatives.
• Provide comprehensive administrative support and perform clerical duties as assigned, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.
• Coordinate with in‑house counsel to issue, track, and monitor legal holds in accordance with established procedures.
• Manage subpoena requests, including compiling, organizing, and producing responses.
• Support compliance and regulatory special projects and perform related duties as assigned.
• Monitor the legal status of corporate entities and coordinate required filings with applicable government agencies.
• Assist company professionals with maintaining required licenses, registrations, and accreditations.
• Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support evolving departmental strategies and objectives.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies, legal studies, or a related field (preferred).
• Paralegal certification (preferred).

Work Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of paralegal experience within a law firm or in-house legal department, preferably within the finance or real estate industries.
• Experience in subject matter areas of support, including litigation, business law, and employment law.
• Experience in maintaining calendars and coordinating meetings.

Competencies 

• General familiarity with loan documents, including mortgages, loan agreements, promissory notes, servicing agreements, and related ancillary transaction documents.
• Highly collaborative in nature, with the ability to work effectively across legal, compliance and business teams.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat.
• Knowledge of federal rules and regulations pertaining to privacy, lending, loan servicing is a strong plus.
• Demonstrated decision-making abilities, sound independent judgment, and a strong understanding of organizational operations and business needs
• Ability to take ownership of tasks and projects while effectively problem-solving and prioritizing workflow.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, paired with interpersonal skills that support collaboration and help minimize conflict.
• Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to respond to changing priorities and meet critical deadlines.

Northmarq offers a highly competitive benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401K match and an annual discretionary contribution based on business performance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance, education assistance, volunteer paid time off, charitable contribution match and so much more!

Minnesota Residents: Northmarq carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The salary range for the Paralegal position is $60,000.00 to $70,000.00 annually. This range is a good faith estimate and the actual compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience.

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