Junior Mortgage Closings Paralegal

Beginnings Credit Union; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Beginnings Credit Union in Ithaca, NY seeks a Junior Paralegal to support the Mortgage Loan and Legal Departments with closing documents and transactions. You will coordinate with attorneys, law firms, realtors, and members to ensure accurate file preparation and timely closings.

Responsibilities include document prep for TRID, title reviews, and conducting closings on refinances and purchases. Strong communication and basic computer skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 1–3 years of similar or related experience; paralegal experience preferred.
• Must have strong communication skills and basic computer proficiency.
• Contact with outside partners including credit union members, realtors and attorneys, requiring courtesy, confidentiality and tact.

Responsibilities

• Prepares closing documents including TRID documents, closing statements, supplemental closing documents, and payoff letters; uploads documents to the VLF and verifies complete file.
• Performs title review of abstracts for refinances, purchases and HE/HELOC title documents; assists with Schedule A creation and verifies title files.
• Conducts closings for refinances and purchases.
• Answer member and attorney phone calls and distribute closing data/documents to members and law offices.
• Acts as back up to maintain Frontline Request pipeline.
• Maintains Closing Pipeline and Legal Metrics.
• Assists with Legal email inquiries.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Basic computer proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Beginnings Credit Union in Ithaca, NY seeks a Junior Paralegal to support the Mortgage Loan and Legal Departments with closing documents and transactions. You will coordinate with attorneys, law firms, realtors, and members to ensure accurate file preparation and timely closings.

Responsibilities include document prep for TRID, title reviews, and conducting closings on refinances and purchases. Strong communication and basic computer skills are essential for success in this role.