Job description

In need of a Real Estate Closing Paralegal, who has at least 1 year experience actively working as a Real Estate Closer in a law firm. Preferred Candidate should be knowledgeable with SoftPro or similar closing software. Ideal candidate must be familiar with the entire closing process. Candidate must also be able to work in a fast-paced environment and multi-task, but also be proficient, detail oriented, and produce quality and accurate work. Salary is dependent on experience and qualifications. The Paralegal will be responsible for the following:

• Manage the real estate closing process, including compliance with real estate contracts, lender instructions, title requirements, company requirements and other written instructions.
• Understand the escrow process to determine what steps need to be taken to transfer the title of property pursuant to the conditions called for in the real estate contract and lender instructions.
• Collaborate with title department to resolve title issues such as legal descriptions, easements, lot splits, vesting, all tax liens, abstracts of judgments, bankruptcies, boundary disputes, encroachments, lis pendens, etc.
• Prepare all closing documents necessary to ensure title insurance is issued at closing.
• Oversee the issuance of checks, bills and statements, receipts, and any other documents needed to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Assist all parties with closing related questions.
• Prior to disbursement, confirm all funds are collected, all appropriate documents are checked for accuracy, signatures are collected, and acknowledgements and legal descriptions are correct.
• Correctly estimate all taxes due, HOA dues, and any delinquencies and/or principal and interest.
• Ensure all payoffs have been collected, mailed, delivered or wired according to instructions.
• Verify that all disbursements have been paid correctly.
• Prior to recording, verify all legal documents for correct acknowledgements, legal, and lien information.
• Manage and develop client relationships to ensure future real estate closing transactions.
• Correspond with clients, lenders, real estate agents and attorneys as needed.
• Perform miscellaneous probate and estate planning work including working with probate petitions and estate planning documents such as wills, trusts and power of attorney.
• Perform other duties as needed or assigned by manager.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $45,000

Benefits:

· Paid time off, health and dental insurance plan and retirement plan

Schedule:

· Monday to Friday

· 8:00am to 5:00pm

Education:

· Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

· Paralegal: 1 year (Preferred)

· SoftPro: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

· One location

Company's website:

· gorhodeslaw.com

Work Remotely:

· No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Augusta, GA 30907: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
• Real estate law: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: One location

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