Paralegal

Paralegal 

Are you passionate about helping people and making a difference in communities across Missouri? Do you dream of working for a company with a welcoming culture that encourages personal and professional growth? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

About Us: At FCS Financial, we are dedicated to positively impacting our customers and communities. As a member of the Farm Credit System, we offer a supportive work environment where your contributions truly matter.

 

Why This Role is Exciting:

• Legal Expertise: Be at the heart of our legal operations, supporting our internal legal counsel with critical tasks that ensure compliance and smooth real estate transactions.
• Document Mastery: Prepare, review, and manage a variety of legal documents, ensuring they meet all regulatory requirements and standards.
• Legal Support: Provide comprehensive support to our Legal, Loan Services, Title Services and Marketplace teams.

What You Need:

• Education: An associate’s or bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience: Paralegal Certification with 3 years of related experience as a paralegal.  
  • Proficient in reviewing and preparing transactional documents.
  • Additional experience in finance, real estate and/or title work is a plus.

• Skills: Strong communication skills for effective interactions with internal and external customers, strong attention to detail, and ability to prioritize work.

 

Why Work for FCS Financial:

• Supportive Culture: We foster a family-friendly, supportive environment where your professional growth is a priority. 
• Competitive Salary: Salaries commensurate with experience.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.  

 

This position is open until filled.

This position is located in Jefferson City - Elm Court, Missouri. 

This position is classified as Non-Exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Department: Legal

Reports To: Associate General Counsel

Supervises: None

 

Job Functions*

Percentage	Job Functions
45%	Support Operations – Legal, Loan Services, Title Services, Marketplace: Participates in the review, preparation and coordination of closing documents and assists in resolving any title issues that arise Conducts research related to real estate transactions, including with respect to ownership, land use, access, legal descriptions, liens, title exceptions and related matters Follows up to clarify issues, inconsistencies and missing information relating to customers and loans Fields questions from staff regarding title work and legal documents Ensures compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements related to real estate transactions and Association policies
45%	Document Review and Preparation: Reviews real estate transactional documents, such as purchase and sale agreements, leases, deeds and closing documents Reviews various real estate title documents, including title insurance commitments, title exception documents, appraisals and other documents for accuracy and adherence to applicable regulations and Association policies and procedures Reviews and/or prepares various documents including deeds of trust, subordination agreements, deeds, affidavits, releases and other closing documents under the supervision of counsel. Conducts due diligence relating to business entities (review of formation and governing documents, verification of good standing, review/preparation of resolution/authorization forms) Assists in the preparation and updating of templates Facilitates loan documentation requests to internal and external legal counsel; reviews documents for consistency with credit approvals and Association policies and procedures
10%	Administrative Duties:  Provides other support to General Counsel and Associate General Counsel as needed
n/a	Other duties as assigned to meet the needs of the organization

* Essential Functions for this position consist of all items listed under any category that make up 5% or more of the job duties.  This job description is subject to change without notice.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in paralegal studies, Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Paralegal Certification
• 3 years of related experience as a paralegal
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job

 Required Knowledge and Skills

• Working knowledge of real estate law and transactions
• Working knowledge of title insurance and closing processes
• Strong problem solving, decision making and organizational skills.
• Skill in prioritizing assignments to complete work in a timely manner
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Communication skills sufficient to discuss a variety of job-related topics and to effectively communicate complex issues
• Skill in utilizing Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook 
• Skill in processing complex, detailed information in an accurate and thorough manner
• Skill in working as part of a team and collaborating with colleagues
• Verbal and written communication skills, sufficient to exchange information effectively with peers, supervisor and customers
• Skill in organizing material and information in a systematic way to optimize efficiency
• Skill in applying processes and procedures to factual data to come to make logical decisions
• Responsible to appropriately protect the confidentiality, security, and integrity of the Association’s systems and data and clients’ data

 

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
 
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at Human.Resources@myfcsfinancial.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

 
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