Senior Paralegal

Position Description:

The Senior Paralegal completes various administrative and substantive legal support tasks independently and is responsible for performing work that requires significant knowledge of a variety of legal concepts, with limited supervision. This position will focus on supporting the Ameritas enterprise commercial mortgage lending and real estate practice areas. This position requires a high degree of attention to detail, organizational skills and accuracy. The ideal candidate is a lifelong learner, accountable to deadlines, proactive and a team player.

Position Location:

This is a hybrid role working partially in-office (Lincoln, NE) and partially from home.

What you do:

• Regularly act as a point of contact and interface with internal associates and business leaders, and persons outside of Ameritas, including title insurance companies, mortgage bankers and borrower representatives.
• Assist attorneys with a variety of legal tasks associated with commercial mortgage lending transactions including, but not limited to, the preparation of commercial loan documents, reviewing and summarizing ALTA surveys, title insurance commitments, exception documents and other ancillary documentation as well as preparing written responses.
• Review and analyze borrower entity and loan authorization documentation and summarize for attorneys.
• Provide document preparation and related support for the enterprise’s commercial real estate leasing, acquisition, and disposition activities as well as joint venture arrangements.
• Monitor, track and handle various aspects of commercial mortgage loan and real estate transactions, both pre-closing as well as post-closing follow-up.
• Regularly handle sensitive and/or confidential materials with the utmost confidence and highest ethical standards.
  
  
  

What you bring:

• Associate degree in Paralegal studies or related field or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
• 2-4 years of experience in a Paralegal, Underwriter, Escrow Agent, or Loan Officer Assistant role required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (with an emphasis on Microsoft Excel) and internet usage required.
• Real estate and/or commercial mortgage lending or title insurance experience desired and preferred.
• Familiarity or experience with HotDocs Advance, or similar programs, preferred.
  
  
  

What we offer:

A Meaningful Mission. Great Benefits. A Vibrant Culture

Ameritas is an insurance, financial services and employee benefits provider Our purpose is fulfilling life. It means helping all kinds of people, at every age and stage, get more out of life.

At Ameritas, you’ll find energizing work challenges. Flexible hybrid work options. Time for family and community. But dig deeper. Benefits at Ameritas cover things you expect -- and things you don’t:

Ameritas Benefits

For your money:

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match and quarterly contribution
• Tuition Reimbursement and Assistance
• Incentive Program Bonuses
• Competitive Pay
  
  
  

For your time:

• Flexible Hybrid work
• Thrive Days - Personal time off
• Paid time off (PTO)
  
  
  

For your health and well-being:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Well-being programs with financial rewards
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
  
  
  

For your professional growth:

• Professional development programs
• Leadership development programs
• Employee resource groups
• StrengthsFinder Program
  
  
  

For your community:

• Matching donations program
• Paid volunteer time- 8 hours per month
  
  
  

For your family:

• Generous paid maternity leave and paternity leave
• Fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance
• Backup child, elder and pet care support
  
  
  

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Ameritas has a reputation as a company that cares, and because everyone should feel safe bringing their authentic, whole self to work, we’re committed to an inclusive culture and diverse workplace, enriched by our individual differences. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that hires based on qualifications, positive attitude, and exemplary work ethic, regardless of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.