Banking Paralegal - Mortgage Closings & Title Specialist

Neuhauser Law PLLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Neuhauser Law PLLC in Queens, NY seeks a detail-oriented Banking Paralegal to manage multiple mortgage transactions and closing processes with lenders, title companies, and counsel. You will handle due diligence, closing packets, and post-closing follow-through in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires coordinating closings, reviewing title work, lien searches, and lender conditions while ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Banking Paralegal or Real Estate Paralegal preferred.
• Experience with lender-side mortgage closings and real estate transactions preferred.
• Familiarity with mortgage loan documentation, title reports, lien searches, and closing procedures.
• Knowledge of New York real estate transactions and mortgage recording procedures.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple transactions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Ability to work independently while supporting attorneys in a fast-paced law firm environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in representing banks, lenders, and financial institutions in residential and commercial mortgage transactions.
• Prepare, review, organize, and process loan closing packages, mortgage documents, and lender-required documentation.
• Coordinate closings with lenders, borrowers, title companies, opposing counsel, and other parties to the transaction.
• Review title reports, title commitments, lien searches, and other due diligence materials to identify outstanding requirements.
• Prepare and review closing checklists and track outstanding lender conditions and documentation.
• Obtain and review payoff statements, mortgage satisfactions, insurance documents, entity documents, and other materials required for closing.
• Coordinate the execution and delivery of loan documents and ensure all required signatures and supporting documents are obtained.
• Assist with CEMA transactions, mortgage assignments, refinances, and other lender-related real estate transactions, as applicable.
• Coordinate funding requirements and communicate with lenders and closing parties to facilitate timely closings.
• Handle post-closing matters, including reviewing recorded documents, tracking mortgage recordings, obtaining final title policies, and ensuring compliance with lender closing instructions.
• Maintain organized transaction files and monitor deadlines to ensure all closing and post-closing requirements are satisfied.
• Communicate with attorneys, lenders, title companies, and other transaction participants regarding outstanding items and transaction status.

Skills

Banking/paralegal experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independent worker

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Neuhauser Law PLLC in Queens, NY seeks a detail-oriented Banking Paralegal to manage multiple mortgage transactions and closing processes with lenders, title companies, and counsel. You will handle due diligence, closing packets, and post-closing follow-through in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires coordinating closings, reviewing title work, lien searches, and lender conditions while ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.