Real Estate Closing Paralegal

Elliman Capital; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Elliman Capital in Melville, NY seeks a Real Estate Closing Paralegal to support residential real estate transactions and bank closings, working closely with an attorney in a collaborative environment.

The role is client-facing and high-volume, requiring strong organization, attention to detail, and excellent written and verbal communication skills; you will manage files from contract to closing and coordinate with lenders, title companies and homeowners.

Qualifications

• Prior real estate, title, mortgage, or bank closing experience.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent transactions under deadlines.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with strong follow-through.
• Personable and responsive, with strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with residential transactions from contract through closing.
• Manage a portfolio of active files simultaneously and drive each one to the table.
• Prepare files and closing packages for scheduled closings.
• Order and review title reports, surveys, payoffs, and municipal searches.
• Clear title objections and satisfy lender and bank closing requirements.
• Prepare, collect, and review closing documentation.
• Coordinate daily with buyers, sellers, lenders, banks, real estate agents, title companies, and opposing attorneys.
• Serve as a day-to-day point of contact for clients and outside parties.
• Schedule closings and confirm all parties are prepared.
• Assist with closings and handle day-of coordination.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Education

Paralegal certificate or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Miami, NY, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1093

Salary Range: $50,000.00 To $60,000.00 Annually

About the Role:

We are seeking a Real Estate Closing Paralegal to support residential real estate transactions and bank closings. This is a client-facing, high-volume role at the center of every deal, working directly alongside the attorney in a collaborative, low-bureaucracy environment.

Responsibilities:

Transaction Management

• Assist with residential transactions from contract through closing
• Manage a portfolio of active files simultaneously and drive each one to the table
• Prepare files and closing packages for scheduled closings

Documentation and Requirements

• Order and review title reports, surveys, payoffs, and municipal searches
• Clear title objections and satisfy lender and bank closing requirements
• Prepare, collect, and review closing documentation
• Assist with closing statement preparation and fee balancing

Communication and Coordination

• Coordinate daily with buyers, sellers, lenders, banks, real estate agents, title companies, and opposing attorneys
• Serve as a day-to-day point of contact for clients and outside parties
• Schedule closings and confirm all parties are prepared

Closing and Post-Closing

• Assist with closings and handle day-of coordination
• Manage disbursement documentation and recording follow-up
• Collect trailing documents and complete file wrap-up

Qualifications:

Required:

• Prior real estate, title, mortgage, or bank closing experience
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent transactions under deadline
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with strong follow-through
• Personable and responsive, with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Preferred:

• Familiarity with New York residential closing practice and the attorney-driven closing process
• Working knowledge of TRID timelines, Closing Disclosures, and lender closing instructions
• Paralegal certificate or equivalent formal training
• Title production or closing software experience

What We Offer:

• Substantive responsibility and direct attorney mentorship
• A collaborative small-office environment where your work is visible and your judgment is trusted
• Meaningful ownership of your files rather than a narrow slice of the process

This is a hands-on role for someone who is organized, dependable, and energized by keeping a busy closing calendar moving.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Employment is at-will. All offers of employment are contingent upon background checks and compliance qualifications.