Commercial Finance Paralegal
Commercial Finance Paralegal at Snell & Wilmer — Phoenix, Arizona, United States
- Company: Snell & Wilmer
- Location: Phoenix, Arizona, United States
- Employment type: FULL_TIME
- Salary: USD 650–127000 / year
- Posted: 2026-06-17
About this role
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Commercial Finance Paralegal Job Details:
Snell & Wilmer L.L.P. is seeking a Commercial Finance __ Paralegal __ to support the Commercial Finance practice group by assisting with loan document preparation based on initial term sheets and summary transaction terms. This role is designed for a detail-oriented and technology-forward professional familiar with commercial loan transactions who will assist attorneys in preparing loan transaction documentation using established forms, sample documents, templates and emerging AI-assisted technology. The position will improve efficiency, consistency, and scalability in commercial finance transactions. The Paralegal operates as a billable timekeeper supporting attorneys while collaborating with others in the practice group and innovation resources to enhance document automation and loan document closing processes.
Position responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
Transaction Document Production
Prepare initial drafts of commercial loan documents using approved forms, sample documents, templates and emerging AI-assisted technology from term sheets, transaction summaries and attorney directed input
Incorporate negotiated provisions and manage redlined document versions throughout deal lifecycle
Drive Consistency, Accuracy and Optimization
Maintain accuracy and consistency across forms, sample documents, and templates
Become expert using firm selected transaction focused AI tools and document automation platforms
Identify opportunities to standardize and optimize recurring transaction processes
Support implementation of template libraries and best practices
Collaboration & Innovation
Partner with attorneys and internal teams to refine automated document processes
Identify opportunities for additional technology tools which could support group
Support adoption of emerging drafting and productivity tools within the practice
Experience and Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required
3-5 years of experience in a law firm, financial services, legal operations, or transactional support environment preferred
Experience with commercial finance, banking, or transactional documentation
Strong technical aptitude and interest in workflow automation or AI-enabled tools
Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced transactional environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Characteristics
Technology-forward mindset with curiosity about process improvement
Ability to learn structured legal templates quickly
Comfortable working in collaborative, deadline-driven environments
Self-starter with strong problem-solving skills
Snell & Wilmer offers a competitive performance-based compensation and a generous benefits package starting on your first day. The benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401K/profit sharing, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement and paid time off including vacation time, personal time, and sick time where appropriate. Snell & Wilmer values the principles of Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging .
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.