Closing Paralegal
10 days ago
Columbia
Job Description This is full time, direct hire position in Northeast Columbia. The salary range is 70k-85k. Position Summary The Closing Paralegal is responsible for managing real estate transactions from pre-closing through post-closing. This role works closely with attorneys, lenders, title companies, buyers, sellers, and real estate agents to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant closings for residential and/or commercial real estate transactions. Key Responsibilities • Coordinate and manage real estate closings from contract to post-closing, • Prepare and review closing documents, including closing disclosures, settlement statements, deeds, affidavits, and loan documents, • Review title commitments, title policies, surveys, and related documents, • Coordinate with lenders, real estate agents, title companies, and opposing counsel to finalize closing requirements, • Schedule closings and confirm all parties and documents are ready, • Conduct or assist attorneys with closings, including in-person and remote closings, • Ensure all funds are properly received, disbursed, and documented in compliance with firm and regulatory requirements, • Record closing documents and track confirmation of recording, • Prepare and distribute final closing packages to clients and lenders, • Handle post-closing follow-up, including title policy issuance and resolution of outstanding items, • Maintain organized and accurate transaction files and closing checklists, • Associate’s degree or Paralegal Certificate required; Bachelor’s degree preferred, • Minimum of [2–5] years of experience as a real estate closing paralegal, • Strong knowledge of residential and/or commercial real estate transactions, • Familiarity with title insurance, escrow procedures, and lender requirements, • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, • Ability to manage multiple closings and deadlines simultaneously, • Strong written and verbal communication skills, • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and real estate closing software (e.g., SoftPro, ResWare, Qualia, or similar), • High level of accuracy and reliability, • Ability to work independently and collaboratively, • Client-focused with a professional demeanor, • Strong problem-solving and follow-through skills, • Fast-paced real estate law firm environment, • Competitive salary based on experience, • Professional development support, • Competitive starting salary, • PTO plan on top of paid Holidays, • 401K with Company matching, • Employer paid Health Insurance (Employer will pay 100% of premiums for Employee), • Available Vision, Dental, Life, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity insurance, • Company paid short- and long-term disability, • Parental Leave