Our client, a financial services company located in Fort Worth, TX, is seeking a paralegal to join their growing team. This paralegal will play a crucial role in managing litigation matters, maintaining legal documentation, and ensuring our commercial lending practices adhere to all applicable laws and regulations. This is a direct hire opportunity working in-office 5 days/week.Key Responsibilities:Provide support in handling all litigation-related activities, including responding to discovery requests, preparing pleadings, and liaising with external legal counsel.Keep legal records and files meticulously organized using our Case Management software.Perform in-depth legal research and analysis on complex issues related to commercial lending.Work closely with internal partners, including underwriting, loan operations, and risk management teams, to deliver expert legal advice and support during the loan approval process.Play a key role in resolving any legal matters or disputes that arise, collaborating effectively with both in-house and external counsel.Contribute to the creation and refinement of internal policies and procedures, ensuring they address legal requirements.Lead regular compliance audits and risk assessments to uncover areas of potential vulnerability and address them promptly.Engage with various departments across the company to implement risk mitigation strategies effectively.Document and maintain comprehensive records of all compliance activities to support auditing processes and regulatory examinations.