Paralegal

This position is an in-office position, located in Alexandria, Virginia.

We're a U.S.-based small business finance company headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia. We move fast, act with integrity, and partner with entrepreneurs to help them grow. Our culture values ownership, clear communication, and process excellence. As we scale, we're investing in a best-in-class legal/compliance function, and you'll help build it.

Why this role is exciting

We fund America's small businesses. As our Paralegal, you'll be at the center of originations, contract operations, UCC filings, and collections support. You'll work directly with executive leadership, shape processes that scale, and see the impact of your work in real time. If you're 2–3 years out of school, have a background in litigation or collections, and are hungry to grow in the SMB field, this is your launchpad.

Key Responsibilities:

Contracts & Originations

• Prepare, proof, and manage loan and small-business financing documentation (including personal guarantees as applicable), rider schedules, amendments, and notices.
• Coordinate document execution, version control, and closing packages; ensure clean, audit-ready records.
• Conduct UCC-1 filing and UCC search workflows; monitor expirations/continuations and handle terminations.
• Maintain and improve template libraries and document checklists; use clause playbooks for speed and consistency.

Compliance & Policy Execution

• Support compliance with Virginia Small Business Financing Disclosure requirements and other state disclosure laws where we operate; assist with internal checklists and attestations.
• Ensure appropriate ECOA/FCRA practices (e.g., permissible purpose, adverse action notices where applicable to guarantors/co-applicants) in collaboration with Credit and Operations.
• Help maintain internal GLBA data privacy procedures (secure transmission, PII handling, vendor diligence) and record retention controls.

Litigation/Collections Support

• Partner with our collections team on defaulted files: organize case materials, demand letters, payment agreements, and settlement documentation.
• Coordinate with outside counsel: intake, engagement letters, matter setup, e-filing support, exhibits, proof of service, hearing calendars, and discovery materials.
• Track litigation milestones, rulings, and costs.

Legal Operations & Cross-Functional Projects

• Build and maintain matter tracking dashboards (e.g., in Excel/Google Sheets/CRM); generate weekly status reports.
• Own registered agent and corporate governance calendars (licenses, registered filings, annual reports).
• Support subpoena responses and records requests with appropriate privilege and confidentiality controls.
• Drive continuous improvement by documenting SOPs, closing gaps, and automating repetitive steps.

• Perform additional tasks and duties reasonably related to job responsibilities, as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required.
• A paralegal certificate from an accredited program is preferred.
• 2–3 years of experience as a Legal Administrative Assistant or Paralegal.
• Experience in legal collections preferred, but not required.
• Familiarity with Virginia court procedures in commercial matters, including filing practices, motion scheduling, and case management in Virginia Circuit and General District Courts, and coordination with outside counsel as needed.
• Working knowledge of Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), including preparation and filing of UCC-1 Financing Statements, amendments (UCC-3), lien searches, and collateral perfection procedures with the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) and other jurisdictions as applicable
• Strong drafting and document management discipline, with the ability to maintain accurate legal and compliance records
• Familiarity with state small-business financing disclosure frameworks (Virginia preferred) and working understanding of ECOA/FCRA touchpoints in small-business credit.
• Excellent drafting, proofreading, and detail orientation; ability to juggle multiple matters with tight deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask, prioritize, and adapt to changing demands.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with Salesforce or other CRM systems is desirable.
• Ability to learn and manage multiple software applications.Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• High level of discretion and professionalism in handling sensitive information.

Compensation/Benefits:

• Extremely competitive salary;
• 401(k) with company match;
• Health, Vision, and Dental benefits;
• Generous PTO;
• Opportunity to work with a smart, passionate team.