Paralegal

Wintrust Financial Corporation

. Assist in-house attorneys in the Legal Department in day-to-day business matters concerning bankruptcy, loan documentation, client service, litigation, and inquiries .

Posted 4/29/2026full-timeNorthbrook • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $71,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist in-house attorneys in the Legal Department in day-to-day business matters concerning bankruptcy, loan documentation, client service, litigation, and inquiries
Handle loan-related bankruptcy issues including bankruptcy docket reviews and communication with the Trustee and/or opposing counsel
Support the Asset Management Department by drafting correspondence and communicating with third parties about the company's collateral
Draft contracts, amendments, addenda, memoranda, and correspondence for attorney review
Respond to inquiries from and communicate with government agencies
Conduct research using legal documents, online databases, and other references
Support in-house attorneys and outside counsel with litigation management
Assist in processing legal actions served upon FIRST including subpoenas and court orders
Review documents to determine deadlines and ensure conformity with departmental procedures

Requirements

What you’ll need

3 plus years paralegal experience: bankruptcy experience strongly preferred; corporate or finance environment a plus
Paralegal certificate from ABA-approved program preferred; Bachelor’s degree required
Organizational and analytical skills, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrates emotional intelligence as self-awareness, social awareness, and relationship management
Exhibits positive attitude
Capable of interacting with employees at all levels
Self-starter who shows initiative and multitasks effectively
Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
Advanced skills in Word, Excel and Outlook

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical Insurance
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment
Short-term and long-term Disability Insurance
Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Traditional and Roth 401(k) with company match
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan at 5% discount
Critical Illness Insurance
Accident Insurance
Transportation and Commuting Benefits
Banking Benefits
Pet Insurance

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Hard Skills & Tools

paralegal experiencebankruptcy experienceloan documentationlitigation managementcontract draftinglegal researchdocument reviewdeadline managementattention to detailaccuracy

Soft Skills

organizational skillsanalytical skillsverbal communicationwritten communicationemotional intelligencerelationship managementpositive attitudeinitiativemultitaskingteamwork

Certifications

paralegal certificateBachelor’s degree