Real Estate Closing Paralegal

Socket.dev; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev in Melville, NY seeks a Real Estate Closing Paralegal to support residential real estate transactions and bank closings. This client-facing, high-volume role sits at the center of every deal, working directly with the attorney in a collaborative, low-bureaucracy environment.

The role emphasizes organization, attention to detail, and strong communication as you manage files from contract through closing, coordinate with lenders and title companies, and ensure timely closings.

Qualifications

• Prior real estate, title, mortgage, or bank closing experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with residential transactions from contract through closing.
• Manage a portfolio of active files 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 closing requirements.
• Prepare, collect, and review closing documentation.
• Assist with closing statement preparation and fee balancing.
• Coordinate daily with buyers, sellers, lenders, banks, real estate agents, title companies, and opposing attorneys.
• Schedule closings and confirm all parties are prepared.
• Assist with closings and handle day-of coordination; manage disbursement docs and post-closing wrap-up.

Skills

Real estate closings

Client communication

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

Education

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Closing software

Job description

Real Estate Closing Paralegal

Melville, NY | Full-Time | In-Person | $50,000 – $60,000

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.