Real Estate Paralegal

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions in Cincinnati is recruiting a Commercial Closing Agent/Paralegal to manage and coordinate all aspects of commercial real estate closings for a title company. You will prepare title commitments, draft closing documents, and coordinate escrow activities while ensuring underwriter compliance and client satisfaction.

The ideal candidate has at least two years of experience in commercial real estate closings, familiarity with SoftPro/RamQuest, and a paralegal credential or

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years in commercial real estate transactions including title insurance, escrow, or closings.
• High school diploma or GED; bachelor’s in business, real estate, or paralegal preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with title software like SoftPro or RamQuest is a plus.
• ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate or equivalent certification preferred.
• Experience with national title underwriters and ALTA practices is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate all aspects of commercial real estate closings as the primary contact for clients and transaction parties.
• Prepare, review, and issue title insurance commitments, endorsements, and policies per underwriting guidelines.
• Draft and assemble closing documents, settlement statements, escrow instructions, and transfer documents.
• Obtain and maintain underwriter approvals for complex title matters and endorsements.
• Coordinate receipt, disbursement, and reconciliation of escrow funds per instructions and regulatory requirements.
• Communicate status updates to stakeholders via email, phone, and in-person meetings.
• Maintain organized physical and electronic transaction files per policy.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, and materials to facilitate closings.

Skills

Real estate closings

Closing coordination

Microsoft Office

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate

Tools

SoftPro

RamQuest

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

LHH is recruiting a Commercial Closing Agent/Paralegal for a title company in Cincinnati.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and coordinate all aspects of commercial real estate closings, serving as the primary point of contact for clients, attorneys, lenders, surveyors, and other transaction parties throughout the closing process.
• Prepare, review, and issue title insurance commitments, endorsements, policies, and related title products in accordance with applicable underwriting guidelines and requirements.
• Draft and assemble closing documents, including settlement statements, escrow instructions, transfer documents, and ancillary closing deliverables.
• Obtain and maintain title underwriter approvals for complex title matters, exceptions, and non-standard endorsement requests, ensuring full compliance with underwriter standards and risk tolerances.
• Coordinate the receipt, disbursement, and reconciliation of escrow and settlement funds in strict accordance with escrow instructions and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Communicate proactively and professionally with all transaction stakeholders via email, telephone, and in-person meetings, providing timely status updates and resolving issues as they arise.
• Maintain well-organized physical and electronic transaction files in accordance with company recordkeeping policies and procedures.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, and other supporting materials as needed to facilitate closings and support team objectives.
• Qualifications:
• A minimum of two (2) years of hands-on experience in commercial real estate transactions, including direct experience with title insurance, escrow, or commercial closings.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent (Bachelor's degree in business, real estate, paralegal studies, or a related field preferred).
• Intermediate or advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook; familiarity with title production software (e.g., SoftPro, RamQuest, or similar platforms) is a plus.
• ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate or equivalent professional certification preferred.
• Experience working with national title underwriters and familiarity with ALTA best practices and compliance standards preferred.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO and Profit Sharing

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