Paralegal 2 (May Fill as a Paralegal 3)

About the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority:

Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (“CHFA”) is a self-funded, quasi-public organization. Its mission is to alleviate the shortage of housing for low-to moderate-income families and persons in the state of Connecticut (“State”) and, when appropriate, to promote or maintain the economic development of the State through employer-assisted housing efforts.

CHFA is a mission-driven leader in creating #affordablehousing opportunities for families and individuals in Connecticut. We believe in the power of the diverse and inclusive communities we serve. We provide a challenging, progressive, and supportive environment that encourages and promotes employee development.

We offer competitive salaries; tuition reimbursement; 457 deferred compensation, state sponsored pension plan, comprehensive health, dental, life, and disability plan, paid vacation, sick, and holidays, hybrid work schedule, ongoing training, career development and if qualified employee may be eligible for student loan forgiveness under Federal Loan assistance program.

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The position is responsible to work with Authority legal staff and other Authority staff to provide legal support to the Authority’s business units, including closing multifamily loan transactions, originating and servicing single family mortgage loans and other Authority programs. The position also provides general support and assistance to the General Counsel, the Deputy General Counsel and other Authority staff counsel in order to provide legal support to Authority staff in all business areas.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist Authority counsel in completing multifamily closings by communication with internal and external staff, review of due diligence matters including title, survey, organizational and opinion documents, and loan financing documents.
• Assist Authority counsel in performance of legal representation for Authority on matters including single family origination and servicing, litigation, legal compliance, freedom of information compliance, and Authority administration and board governance.

******* May fill as a Paralegal 3 depending on experience ********

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Associates degree in paralegal studies preferred. A minimum of 2 years of experience preferred in closing single-family or multifamily real estate financing transactions. Paralegal certificate/degree preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in lieu of education will be considered.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Requires strong verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills, attention to detail and professional telephone skills. Must have experience with commercial development real estate closings, with affordable housing or related experience a plus, land records and title searches/reports and title insurance policies, loan document and related document drafting and editing. Experience with statute research and/or general legal research, state government matters, and basic litigation matters also a plus. Requires strong verbal and written communication skills, attention-to-detail, extensive organizational skills, and professional telephone skills. Must have excellent skills in Microsoft Word™ and Excel.

This is not an exclusive list of all job functions, and the employee is expected to complete all duties as assigned. Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally. This job description in no way constitutes an employment contract or agreement.

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Paralegal 2 Salary Range: Min- $70,050.00 Mid- $87,565.71 Max- $105,081.01

(Paralegal 3 Salary Range: Min- $77,430.00 Mid- $96,792.79 Max- $120,989.14)

CHFA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the application of women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities.

CHFA EOE