Closing Paralegal

Holliday Law Firm; Spartanburg, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

Paid time off

Holidays

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Holliday Ingram in Spartanburg, SC seeks a dedicated Closing Paralegal to prepare and manage real estate closing documents under the Closing Attorney's supervision. You will ensure timely collection of information, coordinate funding, and disburse funds in accordance with lender instructions.

Responsibilities include reviewing open files, balancing the CD, preparing ALTA statements, and communicating with buyers, sellers, lenders, and agents.

Qualifications

• One year of real estate paralegal/closer experience or similar role required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with Qualia is highly desirable.
• Strong written and verbal communication; meticulous record-keeping and document management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare real estate closing documents in accordance with South Carolina law and CA guidance.
• Review and manage open files to ensure timely closings and accurate documents.
• Coordinate with lenders, buyers, sellers, and agents; balance CD statements.
• Prepare ALTA settlement statements and ensure proper disbursement at closing.
• Communicate clearly using Qualia Connect, Outlook, and Teams.

Skills

Real estate paralegal experience

Microsoft Office proficiency

Qualia experience

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Qualia

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Ready to join a team that leads with purpose? We believe the right people make all the difference.

When you join Holliday Ingram, you’re joining a team that:

• Puts people first - always


• Leads with integrity and kindness, in and out of the office.


• Celebrates milestones (big and small) and believes work should be both meaningful and joyful.


• Invests in relationships, not just results.


• Values your voice and your growth, because your success matters to all of us.

Holliday Ingram’s mission is for everyone in South Carolina to experience a closing done right. Holliday Ingram puts our clients first by communicating well, proactively solving problems, and honoring their momentous occasion. We are deeply vested in creating lasting relationships and aim to deliver the highest level of trust, personalized service and client satisfaction.

We are a relationship-driven company searching for a dedicated team member to join our Spartanburg office as a Closing Paralegal.

Closing Paralegal Job Summary:

Prepares all documents for real estate closing in accordance with South Carolina law and government regulations under direct supervision of the Closing Attorney (CA). Responsible for ensuring that all information needed to prepare closing documents is requested and received in a timely manner as well as the funding and disbursement in accordance with lender and/or CA instructions.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Review and manage open files in database to ensure timely closings.


• Review all work and documents collected by the Assistant Closing Paralegal (ACP) to ensure completion and accuracy.


• Receive and follow closing instructions from lender.


• Collaborate with lender to balance the closing disclosure (\"CD\") statement.


• Prepare ALTA settlement statement pursuant to Lender's closing instructions and approved CD.


• Adequately communicate with all parties connected to the transaction using Qualia Connect, Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Teams.


• Ensure all outstanding invoices are entered onto the ALTA settlement statement and disbursed at closing.


• Prepare all HI closing documents including but not limited to the Deed, Seller's affidavits, Buyer affidavits. etc.


• Acquire funding authorization from Lender in order to fully fund and disburse the Closing.


• Communicate directly with buyers, sellers, real estate agents, lenders and other parties associated with the real estate closing transaction.


• Confirm balancing and disbursement of all payments in the order; follow-up on clearing of disbursements via check or wire as appropriate.


• Submit and confirm recording of all documents where recording is required to adequately effectuate the transfer of real estate or lien position of the lender.

Requirements

• Excellent and effective written communication skills.


• Verbal communication style that is effective and conveys accuracy.


• Ability to use logic and reasoning among alternate solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.


• Maintaining calm and respective demeanor in communication, including being flexible and adjusting actions in relation to circumstances and others.


• Actively seek ways to help others.


• Ability to use a shared computer application for internal communications, shared files and training materials.


• Ability to manage a large number of orders including inputting data, retrieving records and managing tasks as related to the files.


• Strong time management skills.

Qualifications

• One (1) year of relevant experience as a Real Estate Paralegal/Closer or in a related role is required.


• A high school diploma or equivalent is required; an associate degree or higher is preferred.


• Customer service experience is a plus.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is essential, and experience with Qualia is highly desirable.

Compensation & Benefits

• Holliday Ingram is pleased to offer highly competitive wages, group health insurance (including vision, dental and LTD), 401K, paid time off and holidays, along with a collaborative work environment, growth opportunities, and other great perks.

Holliday Ingram Core Values

LOVES THROUGH SERVICE ~ LISTENS WITH HUMILITY ~ LEADS IN INTEGRITY