Real Estate Closer

Jobot; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development support

Competitive starting salary

PTO on top of paid holidays

401K with Company matching

Employer paid Health Insurance (100%)

Vision, Dental, Life, Accident, and HI

Company paid short- and long-term-disb

Parental Leave

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Closing Paralegal to manage real estate transactions from contract to post-closing. You will work with attorneys, lenders, title companies, buyers and sellers to ensure accurate, timely closings for residential and commercial properties.

This role requires 2–5 years in real estate closings, strong knowledge of title, escrow and lender requirements, and excellent organizational skills. Applicants should be detail-oriented and capable of coordinating multiple closings

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or Paralegal Certificate required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 2–5 years of experience as a real estate closing paralegal.
• Strong knowledge of residential and/or commercial real estate transactions.
• Familiarity with title insurance, escrow procedures, and lender requirements.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage real estate closings from contract to post-closing.
• Prepare and review closing documents, including closing disclosures, settlement statements, deeds, affidavits, and loan documents.
• Review title commitments, title policies, surveys, and related documents.
• Coordinate with lenders, real estate agents, title companies, and opposing counsel to finalize closing requirements.
• Schedule closings and confirm all parties and documents are ready.
• Conduct or assist attorneys with closings, including in-person and remote closings.
• Ensure all funds are properly received, disbursed, and documented in compliance with firm and regulatory requirements.
• Record closing documents and track confirmation of recording.
• Prepare and distribute final closing packages to clients and lenders.
• Handle post-closing follow-up, including title policy issuance and resolution of outstanding items.
• Maintain organized and accurate transaction files and closing checklists.
• Communicate status updates to attorneys and clients throughout the closing process.

Skills

Real estate closings

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Associate’s degree or Paralegal Certificate

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

SoftPro

ResWare

Qualia

Job description

Job details

SC boutique real estate and estate planning firm

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Mallory Schreiner

Salary: $55,000 - $60,000 per year

Benefits

• Professional development support
• Competitive starting salary

A bit about us

SC boutique real estate and estate planning firm

Why join us

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Professional development support
• Competitive starting salary
• PTO plan on top of paid Holidays
• 401K with Company matching
• Employer paid Health Insurance (Employer will pay 100% of premiums for Employee)
• Available Vision, Dental, Life, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity insurance
• Company paid short- and long-term disability
• Parental Leave

Job Details

Position Summary

The Closing Paralegal is responsible for managing real estate transactions from pre-closing through post-closing. This role works closely with attorneys, lenders, title companies, buyers, sellers, and real estate agents to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant closings for residential and/or commercial real estate transactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage real estate closings from contract to post-closing
• Prepare and review closing documents, including closing disclosures, settlement statements, deeds, affidavits, and loan documents
• Review title commitments, title policies, surveys, and related documents
• Coordinate with lenders, real estate agents, title companies, and opposing counsel to finalize closing requirements
• Schedule closings and confirm all parties and documents are ready
• Conduct or assist attorneys with closings, including in-person and remote closings
• Ensure all funds are properly received, disbursed, and documented in compliance with firm and regulatory requirements
• Record closing documents and track confirmation of recording
• Prepare and distribute final closing packages to clients and lenders
• Handle post-closing follow-up, including title policy issuance and resolution of outstanding items
• Maintain organized and accurate transaction files and closing checklists
• Communicate status updates to attorneys and clients throughout the closing process

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or Paralegal Certificate required; bachelor’s degree preferred
• Minimum of [2–5] years of experience as a real estate closing paralegal
• Strong knowledge of residential and/or commercial real estate transactions
• Familiarity with title insurance, escrow procedures, and lender requirements
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple closings and deadlines simultaneously
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and real estate closing software (e.g., SoftPro, ResWare, Qualia, or similar)
• Knowledge of state-specific real estate and recording requirements preferred

Skills & Competencies

• High level of accuracy and reliability
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Client-focused with a professional demeanor
• Strong problem-solving and follow-through skills
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information

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