Description/Job Summary

At FCS Financial, part of the Farm Credit System and largest lending cooperative in the United States, we are looking for a Paralegal to join our top-quality team!

Position Overview

This position will support internal legal counsel, title services, loan services and marketplace in managing real estate transactions, including preparing and reviewing documents, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and fielding questions regarding title work and loan documentation.

If you want to work for a company that offers flexible work options such as flexible hours and hybrid work options, now is a great time to join our team!

Preferred office location is in Jefferson City, MO. However, we are open to other office locations within Missouri for the right talent.

A Hybrid - Remote Office Work Environment and flexible work schedule will be considered after the initial training period is complete and based on the candidate's qualifications and needs.

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

This position is open until filled.

Department: Legal Services

Reports To: Associate General Counsel

Responsibilities/Duties

Job Functions*PercentageJob Functions

45%Support Operations - Legal, Loan Services, Title Services, Marketplace:Participates in the review, preparation and coordination of closing documents and assist 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 company policies.

45%Document Review and Preparation:Reviews real estate documents, including purchase and sale agreements, leases, deeds, title exception documents and closing documents

Prepares various documents including deeds, deeds of trust, subordination agreements, entity authorizations and other closing documents under the supervision of counsel.

Reviews various real estate transactional documents including title commitments, title exception documents, appraisals, entity formation documents and other documents for accuracy, and adherence to and proper handling with respect to regulations and Association policies and procedures.

Enters information into applicable databases to ensure proper record-keeping is maintained

Generates documents using applicable software

10%Administrative Duties:Provides other support to General Counsel and Associate General Counsel as needed.

n/aOther duties as assigned to meet the needs of the organization.

Required Skills

Minimum QualificationsAssociate's degree in paralegal studies, Bachelor's degree preferred.

Paralegal Certification

3 years of related experience as a real estate paralegal

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job

Required Knowledge and SkillsWorking knowledge of real estate law and transactions

Working knowledge of title insurance and closing processes

Proficiency in legal research tools and databases (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis)

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