Paralegal/Closer - Commercial Real Estate

Hankin & Pack; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Annual bonuses

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Disability and life insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO

Training & mentorship

Growth opportunities

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Hankin & Pack PLLC is a dynamic, growing commercial real estate law firm in Charlotte, NC, seeking an experienced Commercial Real Estate Paralegal / Closer. You will own commercial transactions from inception to post-closing, handling land acquisition, development closings, and lot takedowns for homebuilders across NC, SC, and GA.

The role requires NC/SC closing experience, attention to detail, and strong communication with developers, lenders, title underwriters, and counsel.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of commercial real estate closing experience with a law firm, title company, or lender.
• Experience closing in North Carolina and South Carolina is required; Georgia preferred.
• Qualia experience a plus.
• Detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple active files and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Own full-file commercial real estate transactions from opening through post-closing.
• Support land acquisition, development closings, and lot takedowns for homebuilders.
• Review title commitments, surveys, and ALTA/HUD settlement statements.
• Coordinate pre-closing items, and ensure smooth closing logistics with lenders and counsel.
• Maintain client service standards and respond to emails per firm policy.
• Close multi-state files (NC, SC; GA closing preferred).

Skills

Detail-oriented

Multi-file management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office

Customer-centric

Teachability

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Qualia

Closing software

Office Suite

Job description

Come Join our Fast Paced, Growing Residential Real Estate Law Firm!

Location: Charlotte, NC; Hybrid available after training

Job Type: Full-Time

Hankin & Pack PLLC is a dynamic, entrepreneurial firm recognized by clients as one of the region’s leading real estate law practices. We’re a collaborative, forward-thinking team fueled by a shared passion for excellence—and we’re growing.

We are a collaborative, forward-thinking team fueled by a shared passion for excellence — and we are growing our commercial real estate practice across North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia.

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Real Estate Paralegal / Closer to own commercial transactions from start to finish, with a core focus on commercial transaction, Comland acquisition, development, and lot takedowns for homebuilders. The ideal candidate understands how a commercial file moves from contract and diligence through survey, title, entitlements, lender requirements, closing, funding, recording, and post-closing deliverables — and can shift between active files as deadlines require.

In this role, the Closer is the person who makes sure the file is ready, the parties are informed, and the closing happens without surprises. You will be customer-centric, take initiative, and work as the ultimate problem solver for developers, homebuilders, lenders, surveyors, title underwriters, and opposing counsel. If you care about quality, doing things right, and getting the job done.

Responsibilities Include:

• Full-file ownership. Manage commercial real estate transactions from opening through post-closing, including purchases, sales, refinances, development closings, and phased lot takedowns.
• Land acquisition. Support purchase agreements, options, assignments, and related amendments; open title, order and track surveys, and coordinate diligence items with the client, seller, and third parties.
• Development closings. Help move development files from contract to closing, including coordination of plats, easements, declarations, development agreements, lender and equity conditions, and recording packages.
• Lot takedowns for homebuilders. Administer takedown schedules, partial releases, lot-level title updates, prorations, and builder, lender, and seller communications so each lot closes on the agreed timeline.
• Title and survey. Review commitments and pro formas, track requirements and exceptions, confirm curative items is complete before closing, and send final title documents to the insuring title company.
• Settlement and funding. Prepare and revise ALTA/HUD or other commercial settlement statements, balance figures with lenders and parties, obtain funding approval, and reconcile the closing register.
• Party communication. Serve as the point of contact for buyers, sellers, developers, homebuilders, brokers, lenders, and counsel on status, document flow, figures, and closing logistics. Respond to distribution and file emails within firm policy, and route pre-closing versus closer items correctly.
• Client service standards. Meet client service-level agreements and elevate early if a timeline is at risk.
• Closing day and after. Prepare the closing package, coordinate execution and notarization (in person or remote, as the file requires), confirm recording, and complete post-closing deliveries, including recorded documents, policies, and client close-out packages.
• Multi-state practice. North Carolina and South Carolina experience required, Georgia closing preferred.

Qualifications Include:

• 3+ years of commercial real estate closing experience with a law firm, title company, or lender; land, development, or builder lot-takedown experience strongly preferred. Experience as a Paralegal at law firm preferred
• Experience closing in North Carolina and South Carolina is required. Georgia preferred.
• Must have experience in closing software; Qualia experience a plus.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple active files with competing deadlines
• Humble and teachable
• Strong task management skills with an ability to adapt in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Customer-centric – the customer always comes first!
• Solution-oriented with excellent problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Technical aptitude along with a proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products
• High school diploma is required. Paralegal certificate is a plus

We are proud to offer:

• Competitive base salary based on experience
• Eligible for annual bonuses based on performance
• Full Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Disability and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Excellent training and mentorship program
• Collaborative and family-oriented culture
• Real growth opportunities

Hankin & Pack Values

• Consistency – Deliver the same high standard on every deal by following firm policies and client expectations.
• Communication – Be helpful, precise, and cheerful. Proactively bring solutions.
• Enjoy the Journey – Bring positivity and lift up those around you, even when challenges arise.
• Productivity – Be efficient to create space for innovation and growth.
• Accountability – Own your work and be proud of your contributions.
• Servant Mentality – Deliver respectful, people-first service in every interaction.
• Teachability – Stay humble and open to learning new approaches.
• Tenacity – Be resilient, work hard, and stick with it until the job is done.

We believe our firm is only as strong as the people who power it. If you’re ready to kickstart your career, grow your skills, and join a team that values and rewards you—

Learn more at www.hankinpacklaw.com