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INTRODUCTION
At Dinsmore, our strength comes from our people. With more than 750 attorneys across 30+ offices nationwide, we are dedicated to building a dynamic, client-focused Firm recognized for excellence. Together we work to build a strong market profile, highlighting our capabilities to clients and attracting talented attorneys and business professionals who seek a supportive environment where they can thrive. Discover how you can grow with us at www.dinsmore.com.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Dinsmore is seeking a Commercial Finance Paralegal to join our Commercial Finance practice group at our Indianapolis, IN location. The ideal candidate will support multiple attorneys in a fast-paced environment handling a wide variety of commercial lending transactions, including HUD-insured (HUD) loans, conventional loans, and other complex secured lending matters.
Responsibilities
- Preparing, reviewing, and managing documentation related to HUD and conventional loan transactions
- Reviewing and analyzing due diligence materials including corporate documents, organizational charts, and UCC searches
- Drafting loan closing checklists, certificates, resolutions, closing instructions, and ancillary loan documents
- Coordinating with lenders, title companies, and opposing counsel to ensure timely and efficient closings
- Reviewing title commitments, surveys, and exception documents, and preparing title and survey summaries
- Reviewing corporate documents and organizational documents
- Preparing and organizing closing binders and post-closing documentation
- Conducting UCC filings and maintaining thorough records of all filings and documents
- Proofreading and formatting legal documents to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Supporting attorneys with ongoing transaction management, from term sheet to closing
- Performing legal due diligence and managing closing checklists under attorney supervision
- Maintaining and tracking closing calendars and deliverables
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent relevant experience
- 5 years of experience in commercial finance or real estate transactions
- Ability to produce high-quality, billable work with exceptional attention to detail
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong organizational, multitasking, and time-management skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
- Professionalism, discretion, and ability to work effectively with clients, attorneys, and outside parties
- Self-motivated and capable of working independently or collaboratively under deadlines
- Commitment to excellence, responsiveness, and client service
Equal Opportunity Employer
INTRODUCTION
At Dinsmore, our strength comes from our people. With more than 750 attorneys across 30+ offices nationwide, we are dedicated to building a dynamic, client-focused Firm recognized for excellence. Together we work to build a strong market profile, highlighting our capabilities to clients and attracting talented attorneys and business professionals who seek a supportive environment where they can thrive. Discover how you can grow with us at www.dinsmore.com.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Dinsmore is seeking a Commercial Finance Paralegal to join our Commercial Finance practice group at our Indianapolis, IN location. The ideal candidate will support multiple attorneys in a fast-paced environment handling a wide variety of commercial lending transactions, including HUD-insured (HUD) loans, conventional loans, and other complex secured lending matters.
Responsibilities
- Preparing, reviewing, and managing documentation related to HUD and conventional loan transactions
- Reviewing and analyzing due diligence materials including corporate documents, organizational charts, and UCC searches
- Drafting loan closing checklists, certificates, resolutions, closing instructions, and ancillary loan documents
- Coordinating with lenders, title companies, and opposing counsel to ensure timely and efficient closings
- Reviewing title commitments, surveys, and exception documents, and preparing title and survey summaries
- Reviewing corporate documents and organizational documents
- Preparing and organizing closing binders and post-closing documentation
- Conducting UCC filings and maintaining thorough records of all filings and documents
- Proofreading and formatting legal documents to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Supporting attorneys with ongoing transaction management, from term sheet to closing
- Performing legal due diligence and managing closing checklists under attorney supervision
- Maintaining and tracking closing calendars and deliverables
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent relevant experience
- 5 years of experience in commercial finance or real estate transactions
- Ability to produce high-quality, billable work with exceptional attention to detail
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong organizational, multitasking, and time-management skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
- Professionalism, discretion, and ability to work effectively with clients, attorneys, and outside parties
- Self-motivated and capable of working independently or collaboratively under deadlines
- Commitment to excellence, responsiveness, and client service
Equal Opportunity Employer
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in paralegal jobs.
- Associate or bachelor's degree in paralegal studies or a related field
- Proficiency in legal case management and document management software
- Experience drafting legal documents, correspondence, and court filings
- Strong research skills using Westlaw, LexisNexis, or similar legal databases
- NALA Certified Paralegal or NFPA Registered Paralegal credential preferred
- Familiarity with e-discovery platforms and electronic filing systems
Tips for Your Paralegal Job Search
Tailor your resume to practice area
Hiring managers read paralegal resumes looking for specific practice-area experience. If you're targeting litigation roles, lead with your docket management and discovery experience. For corporate positions, front-load entity formation, contract review, and board minutes work instead.
Earn a NALA or NFPA certification
The Certified Paralegal credential from NALA and the Registered Paralegal credential from NFPA signal formal competency to employers who screen resumes before a human reads them. Either one can move your application past initial filters at mid-size and large firms.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists paralegal openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match your practice area and seniority level and apply directly to each listing.
Match your software skills to the listing
Legal-software fluency is a hard filter at many firms. Read each job posting carefully and call out any exact platforms you know, including case management systems, e-discovery tools, and document management software, rather than listing them generically under a skills section.
Prepare for a writing sample request
Most paralegal interviews include a writing sample or a short drafting exercise. Prepare a redacted motion, demand letter, or contract summary you can share quickly. Being ready without scrambling signals professionalism before the interview even starts.
Negotiate using billable-hour value, not title
When discussing compensation, frame your value around the billing rate your work supports and the caseload you can carry independently. Attorneys and office managers respond more concretely to workload capacity than to years of experience alone.
Paralegal Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most paralegals?
The companies hiring the most paralegals right now include Morgan & Morgan, Barnes & Thornburg LLP, and Farnsworth, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Corporate legal departments and full-service law firms consistently post the highest volume of paralegal roles nationwide.
How many paralegal jobs are remote?
About 47% of paralegal openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with remote availability concentrated in document review, contract management, and corporate compliance roles. Litigation and court-filing positions remain predominantly in-person because of courthouse deadlines and attorney collaboration requirements.
How do you become a paralegal?
Most employers require either an associate or bachelor's degree in paralegal studies, or a degree in another field combined with a paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program. After completing your education, gaining experience through internships or entry-level legal assistant roles builds the practical skills firms look for. Earning a NALA or NFPA credential after you have some experience strengthens your candidacy for mid-level and senior positions.
Can you get a paralegal job with no experience?
Yes, entry-level paralegal roles exist, and many are designed for candidates coming directly out of paralegal certificate or degree programs. Emphasize any legal clinic work, internships, or law office administrative experience on your resume. Smaller firms and solo practitioners are often more open to training new graduates than large firms, making them a practical first target when you're starting out.
What does the paralegal interview process look like?
Paralegal interviews typically start with a phone or video screen focused on your practice-area background and software familiarity. An in-person or second-round interview usually follows, often including a writing or research exercise to assess drafting ability. Some firms add a final meeting with a supervising attorney before extending an offer. The full process commonly runs two to four rounds depending on firm size.
Where can I find and apply to paralegal jobs?
You can find and apply to paralegal jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your practice area, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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