Temporary Paralegal
MILLENNIUM TRUST COMPANY is a rapidly-growing, leading financial services company offering specialized retirement and institutional services. Whether clients are managing corporate retirement assets, running a business or wanting choice beyond traditional asset options, we provide flexible and digital solutions to support our clients’ success. Ultimately, we aim to educate and increase access to investments to help our clients on their journey to retirement readiness, but do not provide investment advice.
Millennium Trust has experienced year-to-year double digit growth and prides itself on its strong, progressive culture. We have been recognized for our tremendous growth on lists, such as Crain’s Fast 50 and Inc. 5000, and have also been recognized for our positive workplace culture on the 2019 Best Places to Work in Illinois list, as well as the 2019 Model Workplace Award and 2018 Champion for Young Professionals Award from the Greater Oak Brook Chamber of Commerce. Millennium Trust employees live out the values of Do Right, Excel, Collaborate, Innovate and Celebrate and deliver the brand promise of going “Above and Beyond,” so each client experiences the highest level of service.
We are always looking to expand our growing team with dynamic and enthusiastic individuals. If you enjoy a collaborative, fun environment that encourages career development, Millennium Trust is the place for you!
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position is a temporary position that will provide support and assist with projects in the Operations - Transfers department. The incumbent will oversee a small team in the preparation and review of real estate deeds and deeds of trust. The assignment will last approximately 16 weeks.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Prepare real estate deeds and deeds of trust
- Review deeds for accuracy
- Summarize and report findings; track project progress throughout
- Perform research, data analysis and other activities accurately and efficiently
- Complete data entry for daily processing and one-time projects
- Participate in regular staff meetings
- Other tasks as assigned
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Associate’s degree in Paralegal Studies or related field
- Paralegal certification
- 1-3 years of prior work experience as a Paralegal
- Quick learner, inquisitive and curious
- Knowledge and experience in preparing and filing real estate deeds and deeds of trust
- Experience working at a Title Company preferred
- Operate efficiently, with excellent data entry skills, strong attention to detail and consistent follow-through
- Work independently and be proactive in resolving issues and seeking additional work as time allows
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
- Possess strong verbal and written communication skills
- Operate with a high sense of responsibility and conscientiousness in delivering results
- Optimistic with a consistently positive and flexible attitude
- IRA knowledge and experience with alternative Investments and data archival systems a plus
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Overtime as required
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