Paralegal – Commercial Real Estate & Business Rinke Noonan is seeking an experienced Full-Time Transactional Paralegal to join our commercial real estate and business practice. This position is well suited for a paralegal who enjoys sophisticated transactional work, takes ownership of matters, and can help attorneys and clients keep complex transactions organized and moving toward closing. Our practice represents developers, property owners, investors, businesses, lenders, and other clients in a broad range of commercial real estate and business matters. The Paralegal will work closely with attorneys, clients, and other members of our transactional team and will have meaningful responsibility for coordinating and supporting matters from initial organization through closing and post-closing. Position Responsibilities The Transactional Paralegal will assist with a variety of commercial real estate and business matters, including: Coordinating commercial real estate acquisitions and dispositions, development matters, financing transactions, and other real estate closings; Assisting with title, survey, due diligence, and other property-related matters; Preparing and maintaining transaction checklists, tracking deadlines and closing requirements, and coordinating transaction deliverables; Preparing, organizing, and reviewing closing documents, signature packets, entity authority documents, and other transactional materials; Assisting with business formations, organizational matters, corporate governance, ownership changes, and ongoing entity maintenance; Preparing and coordinating resolutions, consents, certificates, organizational documents, annual filings, and other corporate records; Supporting mergers and acquisitions, business purchases and sales, financing transactions, and other business matters through due diligence, document organization, and closing coordination; Conducting or coordinating UCC, corporate, lien, and other public-record searches; Maintaining accurate corporate records, minute books, client files, and transaction records; Coordinating with clients, lenders, title companies, surveyors, accountants, governmental offices, opposing counsel, and other transaction participants; Assisting attorneys with post-closing matters, recording, filings, closing binders, and follow-up items; and Helping manage multiple active matters while maintaining accuracy, organization, and responsiveness. The position requires someone who is comfortable working in a busy transactional practice where priorities may change quickly and accuracy, judgment, and follow-through are important. Qualifications We are particularly interested in candidates with several years of relevant transactional experience. Candidates should have: Prior experience as a paralegal or in another substantive transactional legal or professional role; Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail; Experience managing documents, deadlines, and multiple matters simultaneously; Strong written and verbal communication skills; Excellent proofreading and document-preparation skills; Sound judgment, professionalism, and discretion; Initiative and a willingness to take ownership of assigned matters; The ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a team; Strong client-service skills; and Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and other common office and legal technology. Experience in commercial real estate, corporate or business law, mergers and acquisitions, commercial lending, title work, or another transactional practice area is strongly preferred. We recognize that no candidate will have experience in every area of our practice. We are interested in experienced professionals with strong transactional skills who can contribute immediately while continuing to broaden their knowledge and responsibilities. Professional Development and Career Opportunity Paralegals are an important part of our transactional team and play a substantive role in helping manage client matters and transactions. The person hired for this position will work directly with experienced attorneys and other paralegals on sophisticated commercial real estate and business matters. As familiarity with our practice develops, there will be opportunities to take increasing responsibility for transaction coordination, corporate matters, client communications, and other substantive work. We value experienced paralegals who develop broad knowledge across practice areas and who can work collaboratively with attorneys and other legal professionals to provide consistent, high-quality client service. Our practice is primarily office-based because close collaboration among attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants is important to the work we do. This is also a St. Cloud-based position and is not intended to be a fully remote position for someone working outside the area. Candidates should be within a reasonable commuting distance from St. Cloud, Minnesota or be willing to relocate. The firm values flexibility and may offer a regular hybrid work arrangement depending on the individual’s experience, responsibilities of the position, and needs of the practice. Why Rinke Noonan Rinke Noonan offers experienced paralegals the opportunity to work on significant commercial real estate and business transactions while being an integral part of the legal team. The position provides exposure to a broad range of sophisticated matters rather than a narrow or repetitive workload, including real estate development, acquisitions and dispositions, financing, affordable housing, business formations, mergers and acquisitions, and other commercial transactions. Our paralegals work directly with attorneys, clients, and other professionals and are trusted with meaningful responsibility based on their experience and abilities. Compensation and Benefits Compensation: Competitive and commensurate with experience Pay Range: $23.00–$28.00 per hour Compensation will depend on experience, qualifications, demonstrated skills, and the level of responsibility appropriate for the person hired. Rinke Noonan offers a competitive benefits package, including: 100% employer-paid health insurance for employee-only coverage; Employer-funded Health Savings Account (HSA); Dental insurance; Employer-paid life insurance; Employer-paid long-term disability insurance; Kavira Telehealth Services; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); Profit Sharing Plan; 401(k) Retirement Plan; Paid Time Off (PTO); Paid holidays; and Professional development opportunities. About Rinke Noonan For nearly 60 years, Rinke Noonan has served businesses, developers, property owners, lenders, municipalities, individuals, nonprofits, and other clients throughout the Upper Midwest. Headquartered in St. Cloud, Rinke Noonan is a regional full-service law firm serving clients and handling matters throughout Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, South Dakota and North Dakota. We combine sophisticated legal work with a collaborative, team-oriented working environment. Our commercial real estate and business attorneys handle a broad range of transactional matters, including real estate development, acquisitions and dispositions, leasing, financing, affordable housing, business formation and governance, mergers and acquisitions, business purchases and sales, and commercial agreements. How to Apply Candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to [email protected]. All inquiries will be kept strictly confidential.