Attorney Advisor / Paralegal Specialist (REMOTE)
The SBA Office of Disaster Assistance (ODA) is the Federal government’s primary source of money to help businesses of all sizes, private non-profit organizations, homeowners and renters recover from disasters. ODA makes Federal low-interest disaster loans to cover losses not fully compensated by insurance or other sources.
• All positions are temporary and subject to workload requirements
• All positions must be available for immediate, full-time work
• Weekend work required for all positions and mandatory overtime could be
substantial
• Overtime will be paid for hours in excess of 40-hours per week
• All Positions require competency with Microsoft Office
• Must pass Credit & Background Check
• Bilingual language skills a plus
• Must be a U S Citizen
This is a 100% REMOTE POSITION if you do not live in the Dallas/Forth Worth, TX or
Citrus Heights, CA area.
If you live within 50 miles of the DFW or Citrus Heights offices - you may be
required to come into the office.
Immediate need for Attorneys and Paralegals
Attorneys must be current and active members in good standing of the bar of a
state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and eligible to practice law.
Attorneys will review loan authorizations & determine required documentation to
affect the agency’s collateral position. Attorneys also conduct reviews of
notes, guaranties, mortgages, tax forms, affidavits regarding property,
deed of trust, attorney opinions, title reports, title commitments, title
policies, etc. and determine compliance with the loan authorizations.
Attorneys may also conduct loan closings, disburse funds and ensure appropriate
disbursements are made according to the loan authorization.
Paralegals will perform legal reviews of residential and business loan documents for
compliance with applicable agency policies and practices, regulations, and
laws. Paralegals also manage a portfolio of loans and perform all loan
closing duties.
Education: Must have a master’s or equivalent graduate degree in law, legal studies,
criminal justice, finance, business administration or similar area.
These positions will pay a base hourly rate: $27.63 - $33.43 (overtime rate of $41.45 - $45.63) for Attorneys and Paralegals.
Here is the posting for the Attorney Advisor: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/595270300
Here are the postings for the Paralegal Specialist: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/595270100 or https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/595270200
EOE/Veterans must submit DD-214