Paralegal
Are you passionate about helping people and making a difference in communities across Missouri? Do you dream of working for a company with a welcoming culture that encourages personal and professional growth? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
About Us: At FCS Financial, we are dedicated to positively impacting our customers and communities. As a member of the Farm Credit System, we offer a supportive work environment where your contributions truly matter.
Why This Role is Exciting:
- Legal Expertise: Be at the heart of our legal operations, supporting our internal legal counsel with critical tasks that ensure compliance and smooth real estate transactions.
- Document Mastery: Prepare, review, and manage a variety of legal documents, ensuring they meet all regulatory requirements and standards.
- Legal Support: Provide comprehensive support to our Legal, Loan Services, Title Services and Marketplace teams.
What You Need:
- Education: An associate’s or bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience: Paralegal Certification with 3 years of related experience as a paralegal.
- Proficient in reviewing and preparing transactional documents.
- Additional experience in finance, real estate and/or title work is a plus.
- Skills: Strong communication skills for effective interactions with internal and external customers, strong attention to detail, and ability to prioritize work.
Why Work for FCS Financial:
- Supportive Culture: We foster a family-friendly, supportive environment where your professional growth is a priority.
- Competitive Salary: Salaries commensurate with experience.
- Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.
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Flexible Work Environment: Jefferson City, MO is the preferred location; however, all other FCS Financial Branch locations will be considered based on the candidate’s qualifications and needs. Hybrid (in office/remote) or fully remote work options will be considered for the right candidate based on qualifications and location. |
This position is open until filled.
This position is located in Jefferson City, Missouri.
This position is classified as Exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Job Functions*
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Percentage |
Job Functions |
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45% |
Support Operations – Legal, Loan Services, Title Services, Marketplace:
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45% |
Document Review and Preparation:
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10% |
Administrative Duties:
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n/a |
Other duties as assigned to meet the needs of the organization |
* Essential Functions for this position consist of all items listed under any category that make up 5% or more of the job duties. This job description is subject to change without notice.
Minimum Qualifications
- Associate’s degree in paralegal studies, Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Paralegal Certification
- 3 years of related experience as a paralegal
- Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job
Required Knowledge and Skills
- Working knowledge of real estate law and transactions
- Working knowledge of title insurance and closing processes
- 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
We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action
employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender
identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin,
physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any
part of the employment process, please contact us by email at
Human.Resources@myfcsfinancial.com and let us know the nature of your request and
your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a
case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for
reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.
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