Paralegal – Alexandria, VA (In-Office)
 
Are you ready to launch your legal career in the dynamic world of small business finance? Cordia Resources by Cherry Bekaert is partnered with a top client who is seeking a motivated Paralegal to join their fast-paced team in Alexandria, Virginia. This is an in-office position where you’ll work directly with executive leadership and play a key role in building a best-in-class legal and compliance function.
 
Title: Paralegal
Location: On-Site – Alexandria, VA
Conversion Salary: $70,000 - $80,000
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
 
Why This Role Is Exciting

• Be at the center of originations, contract operations, UCC filings, and collections support.
• Shape scalable processes and see the real-time impact of your work.
• Ideal for candidates 2–3 years out of school who are hungry to grow in the SMB field.

 
Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, proof, and manage loan and small-business financing documentation, including personal guarantees, rider schedules, amendments, and notices.
• Coordinate document execution, version control, and closing packages; ensure clean, audit-ready records.
• Conduct UCC-1 filing and search workflows; monitor expirations/continuations and handle terminations.
• Maintain and improve template libraries and document checklists; use clause playbooks for speed and consistency.
• Support compliance with Virginia Small Business Financing Disclosure requirements and other state disclosure laws.
• Ensure appropriate ECOA/FCRA practices in collaboration with Credit and Operations.
• Help maintain internal GLBA data privacy procedures and record retention controls.
• Partner with collections on default files: organize case materials, demand letters, payment agreements, and settlement documentation.
• Coordinate with outside counsel and track litigation milestones, rulings, and costs.
• Build and maintain matter tracking dashboards; generate weekly status reports.
• Own registered agent and corporate governance calendars.
• Support subpoena responses and records requests.
• Drive continuous improvement by documenting SOPs and automating repetitive steps.

 
Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Paralegal certificate from an accredited program preferred.
• 2–3 years of experience as a Legal Administrative Assistant or Paralegal.
• Experience in legal collections preferred, but not required.
• Hands-on experience with UCC-1 filings and searches, and strong document management discipline.
• Familiarity with state small-business financing disclosure frameworks (Virginia preferred) and ECOA/FCRA touchpoints.
• Excellent drafting, proofreading, and detail orientation.
• Strong organizational skills; ability to multitask, prioritize, and adapt.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with Salesforce or other CRM systems desirable.
• Ability to learn and manage multiple software applications.
• High level of discretion and professionalism in handling sensitive information.