Commercial Closing Agent/Paralegal

LHH; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

PTO

Profit Sharing

Job summary

LHH is seeking an experienced Real Estate Closings Specialist to manage all aspects of commercial real estate closings in Cincinnati. You will coordinate clients, attorneys, lenders, and other parties, ensuring accurate title work and timely deliverables.

The role requires 2+ years in CRE closings, strong MS Office skills, and familiarity with title software. This on-site position offers competitive compensation and benefits with a focus on compliance and client service.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years hands-on experience in commercial real estate transactions, including title insurance, escrow, or commercial closings.
• High school diploma or GED; Bachelor's degree in business, real estate, paralegal studies, or related field preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with title production software (SoftPro, RamQuest) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate all aspects of commercial real estate closings, serving as the primary contact for clients, attorneys, lenders, surveyors, and other parties.
• Prepare, review, and issue title insurance commitments, endorsements, policies, and related title products per underwriting guidelines.
• Draft and assemble closing documents, including settlement statements and escrow instructions.
• Obtain and maintain title underwriter approvals for complex matters, ensuring compliance with standards and risk tolerances.
• Coordinate receipt, disbursement, and reconciliation of escrow funds per instructions and regulatory requirements.
• Communicate with all stakeholders via email, phone, and in-person meetings, providing timely updates and resolving issues.
• Maintain well-organized physical and electronic transaction files per policies.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, and other materials to facilitate closings and support team objectives.

Skills

CRE transactions experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in business/real estate/paralegal

ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

SoftPro

RamQuest

Job description

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate all aspects of commercial real estate closings, serving as the primary point of contact for clients, attorneys, lenders, surveyors, and other transaction parties throughout the closing process.
• Prepare, review, and issue title insurance commitments, endorsements, policies, and related title products in accordance with applicable underwriting guidelines and requirements.
• Draft and assemble closing documents, including settlement statements, escrow instructions, transfer documents, and ancillary closing deliverables.
• Obtain and maintain title underwriter approvals for complex title matters, exceptions, and non-standard endorsement requests, ensuring full compliance with underwriter standards and risk tolerances.
• Coordinate the receipt, disbursement, and reconciliation of escrow and settlement funds in strict accordance with escrow instructions and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Communicate proactively and professionally with all transaction stakeholders via email, telephone, and in-person meetings, providing timely status updates and resolving issues as they arise.
• Maintain well-organized physical and electronic transaction files in accordance with company record-keeping policies and procedures.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, and other supporting materials as needed to facilitate closings and support team objectives.

Qualifications

• A minimum of two (2) years of hands‑on experience in commercial real estate transactions, including direct experience with title insurance, escrow, or commercial closings.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent (Bachelor's degree in business, real estate, paralegal studies, or a related field preferred).
• Intermediate or advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook; familiarity with title production software (e.g., SoftPro, RamQuest, or similar platforms) is a plus.
• ABA‑approved Paralegal Certificate or equivalent professional certification preferred.
• Experience working with national title underwriters and familiarity with ALTA best practices and compliance standards preferred.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO and Profit Sharing

Pay Details

$85,000.00 to $100,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Cheryl Jacobs

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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