Commercial Loan Documentation Specialist- Hybrid/Remote

• Review loan write-ups and determine which legal documents are required to follow the requirements and conditions in the write-up.
• Prepare loan documents on the LaserPro and Microsoft Word systems.
• Assist loan associates with closings.
• Perform general administrative functions for department including filing, scanning, maintaining computer files and spreadsheets.
• Assist with audits and regulatory examinations.
• Review signed loan packages for completeness and advise Loan Operations on booking the signed loan.
• Order and review UCC/corporate, flood certificates, tract searches and title commitments as well as determine which title exceptions need to be resolved and supervise their removal.
• Assist with follow-up’s with other banks for their UCC/mortgage releases.
• Order and review lien searches and title commitments.
• Determine which title exceptions need to be resolved and supervise their removal.
• Prepare and file UCC financing statements, continuations and terminations.
• Manage and review Portfolio reports to determine which existing UCC’s need to be continued or allowed to lapse depending on the borrower’s loan status.
• Prepare UCC continuation statements monthly.
• Draft minutes for Executive and Senior Loan Committees and for dual approvals.
• Assist with departmental IT projects such as ordering proper e-mail searches and organizing the resulting data in an understandable form.
• Maintain legal documentation computer systems and department SharePoint library.
• Conduct and complete additional assignments/projects as designated by management.

• Associates Degree and/or Paralegal Certificate required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• One year of general banking experience, legal experience, relatable coursework, or equivalent First American Bank work experience required.
• Must be professional, comfortable speaking with external and internal contacts with a demonstrated ability to tailor the message appropriately to the audience and situation effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to convey thoughts and ideas effectively and succinctly via written formats, including emails, letters, and electronic platforms. Maintain professional standards relating to spelling and grammar.
• Maintain credibility through professional demeanor, appearance, and presence by modeling standards appropriate to our environment and industry.
• Maintain good working relationships with internal partners by exhibiting exemplary interpersonal skills, adopting a constructive, solutions-focused approach.
• Use sound professional judgment to balance the interests of the organization and customer, understanding and using available resources to mitigate risks.
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight, provide supervision to other employees and prioritize responsibilities.
• Must be a self starter with the ability to work well with others.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 products and applications, including the ability to effectively prepare or review documents, procedures, and reports.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new systems and applications, as well as the ability to understand, adapt and adjust responsibilities/workflows as a result of system upgrades.
• Proficiency in banking systems preferred.
• Occasional travel to other First American Bank locations, Bank functions, and training facilities may be required.
• Typical schedule is Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m to 4:30 p.m. Additional hours may be required depending upon business neeed.
• Work from home days possible.
• Punctuality is required to maintain First American Bank's customer service standards.

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