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Commercial Loan Closing Specialist

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$55K - $70K/yr

... or paralegal experience tied to commercial loan closings required. * Knowledge of basic legal ... About HomeTrust Bank HomeTrust Bank, founded in 1926, is a North Carolina chartered, community ...

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How much do banking paralegal jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for banking paralegal in Raleigh, NC is $22.73, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.26 and $23.17 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some typical daily responsibilities of a banking paralegal?

As a Banking Paralegal, your daily responsibilities often include preparing and reviewing loan documents, conducting legal research on banking regulations, and assisting attorneys with transactional closings. You may also coordinate with clients, lenders, and other parties to gather necessary information and ensure all compliance requirements are met. Keeping meticulous records and managing extensive documentation are key parts of the role. You’ll play an essential role in supporting attorneys to ensure that banking operations and client transactions proceed smoothly and within legal guidelines.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a banking paralegal?

To thrive as a Banking Paralegal, you need a solid understanding of banking regulations, legal documentation, and transactional law, generally supported by a paralegal certificate or associate’s degree. Familiarity with legal research databases, document management systems, and banking compliance software is highly beneficial. Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and clear communication are crucial soft skills that help manage complex documentation and coordinate with clients and attorneys. These skills and qualities are vital to ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in the high-stakes, deadline-driven environment of banking law.

What does a banking paralegal do?

A Banking Paralegal assists attorneys with legal matters related to banking and financial institutions. Their duties include preparing loan and financing documents, conducting legal research, ensuring regulatory compliance, and managing contracts. They also help with due diligence in mergers and acquisitions, drafts policies, and liaise with clients or government agencies. Strong attention to detail and knowledge of banking laws are essential for this role.

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Commercial Banking Associate-Healthcare Banking

HomeTrust Bank

Raleigh, NC • On-site

Full-time

Posted 15 days ago


HomeTrust Bank rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

51st of 171 rated banks


Job description

Job Summary 

The Commercial Banking Associate-Healthcare Banking supports the Healthcare Relationship Managers and commercial customers and prospects with all functions related to commercial loans, deposit services, online banking, and treasury management services to leverage Relationship Managers’ (RM) abilities to develop and retain profitable customer relationships. This position encompasses coordination for deposit account opening and construction loan administration and will maintain and manage the Commercial Loan Process system for RMs they support.

Key Responsibilities / Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Create and/or maintain electronic commercial relationship customer files
  • Initiate and/or manage commercial relationship files in the Commercial Loan Process system (CLP) for prospects and applications, to ensure efficient movement through underwriting process
  • Prepare and/or execute account maintenance changes to commercial relationship files including loans and deposit accounts. Coordinate deposit account opening, maintenance, online banking, and Treasury Management referrals by partnering with appropriate Treasury Management team members
  • Collect and review all components of a loan file to verify accuracy including but not limited to CIP Borrower and Guarantors, Beneficial Ownership forms, OFAC searches, insurance policies, UCC lien searches, proper approval authority, and environmental collateral screens.
  • Deepen the commercial relationship by identifying potential personal/consumer bank needs, including consumer and mortgage loans, IRAs, and certificates of deposit and referring to the appropriate team member
  • Collaborate with Treasury Management on successful implementations and provide ongoing maintenance for customers.
  • Assist Relationship Manager with the completion of the credit approval package and the appropriate components and actively review term sheets, commitment letters, and credit memos for content and accuracy.
  • Support Commercial Relationship Managers with day-to-day portfolio management by clearing documentation exceptions, collecting financial requirements, and reviewing internal tracking reports
  • Maintain confidentiality and security of sensitive information
  • Adhere to all corporate policies and procedures, Federal and State regulations, and laws.
  • Complete all mandatory annual compliance training.
  • Follow all regulatory requirements including those pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Customer Identification Program (CIP), and OFAC to assist in the identification, detection and determent of money laundering and other unlawful activities, as well as regulations pertaining to lending and consumer compliance to include fair lending laws.
  • Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Education: 

  • High school diploma or equivalent.

Required:

  • 0 to 2 years of commercial or business banking experience, preferably Healthcare banking.
  • Knowledge of bank products and services ideally in commercial lending
  • Understanding of regulations and timing requirements for the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act, Flood Disaster Protection Act, ECOA, Appraisal Delivery, and Beneficial Ownership.
  • Ability to process work accurately and effectively, to multitask in a high-paced working environment, and to handle confidential information in a professional manner.
  • Manage prioritization of workflow for maximum efficiency (especially when supporting multiple RMs).
  • Above average computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), and proficient math and organizational skills.
  • Ability to communicate in a positive and effective manner in one-on-one and small group meetings, and the ability to discuss commercial loan and deposit procedures with customers.
  • Effective team member with demonstrated collaboration skills.
  • Ability to think and act independently within the guidelines and limitations of bank policy and assigned personal authority.

Preferred:

  • Bachelor’s degree in related business field.
  • Familiarity with LaserPro Loan Documents.
  • Previous experience in one or more of the following areas is: administrative, bookkeeping, teller, paralegal, and loan servicing.  

About HomeTrust Bank

HomeTrust Bank, founded in 1926, is a North Carolina chartered, community-focused financial institution committed to providing value-added community banking through online/mobile channels and multiple locations in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Georgia. Learn more at www.htb.com. Apply today to take your first steps towards joining this talented population of employees within a growing organization. 

Work Environment, Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  HomeTrust Bank promotes an equal employment opportunity workplace which includes reasonable accommodation of qualified applicants and employees.

  • This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and fax machines.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
  • Physical activity requiring reaching, sifting, lifting to 25 lbs., finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, repetitive motions, talking and hearing are required.
  • The employee will frequently communicate and must be able to exchange accurate information with others.
  • The employee may need to move around their office to attend meetings and to access files, machinery, or other job-related tools.

DISCLAIMER:  HomeTrust Bank is an evolving company.  As such this job description is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job.  While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

HomeTrust Bank values and promotes diversity and inclusion in every aspect of our business and at every level within the company. We recruit, hire, and promote employees based on their individual ability and experience and in accordance with Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity laws and regulations. Our policy is that we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.


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