Paralegal

WHEDA serves Wisconsin residents and communities by working with others to provide creative financial and technical resources to stimulate and preserve affordable housing, small businesses, and agriculture.

WHEDA is an equal opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. Veterans are also encouraged to apply. The position of Paralegal is responsible for providing paralegal services for multi‐family real estate and construction loan processing, primarily ensuring proper loan documentation and necessary facilitation of loan pre‐closing and final closing meetings.

• Participates in multi‐family loan closings (and possibly economic development loan closings). This includes reviewing loan approval and loan committee minutes; drafting and finalizing all loan documents; ordering and reviewing title commitments; reviewing surveys; creating and updating closing checklists; coordinating and participating in all loan closing calls; and undertaking other closing‐related activities.
• Participates in post‐closing activities for multi‐family loans (and possibly economic development loans). This includes reviewing title endorsements associated with the construction draw; ordering and reviewing updated title endorsements as part of the conversion process; drafting amendments to loan documents as needed; preparing satisfactions and releases; and undertaking all other post‐closing activities.
• Performs a variety of general office activities, including, but not limited to creation and maintenance of legal records, tracking mechanisms, forms, and operating procedures.
• Reviews, prepares, and tracks land use restriction agreements, which includes reviewing and preparing applicable forms, updating tracking lists, preparing, and sending transmittal letters, preparing applicable files and other related documents.
• Prepares bond closing documents and assists with bond closing procedures, including scheduling public hearings; reviewing contracts and other related bond documents; coordinating the delivery of bond issue approvals; and/or, performing other related activities. Performs or assists with other duties as assigned.

Hiring Range for this position is from $60,264 to $74,054 Annually. Offered Salary will be based on qualifications and internal pay equity. WHEDA provides a competitive salary and WHEDA employees participate in the State of Wisconsin benefit package which includes retirement, health insurance and deferred compensation programs.

This position has a work schedule that will initially be 100% in-office. After training is complete, it is at the discretion of the direct manager when the employee may begin a hybrid work schedule.

• Associate degree or completion of approved paralegal program AND 2 years of experience as a paralegal; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Prior experience with real estate transactions, loan closings or construction financing preferred.
• Paralegal Certification

To apply go to wheda.com. Questions may be directed to whedahr@wheda.com.

This position is not eligible for a work-related immigration visa sponsorship. We request you do not include a photo of yourself with your application for employment. Any submitted will be removed prior to viewing by hiring leaders.

An Equal Opportunity Employer Operating Under an Affirmative Action Plan.

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.