Residential Real Estate Closing Specialist

Orion Placement; Columbia (SC); Sur place; USD 50 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Free parking

Referral program

Résumé du poste

Confidential Employer in Columbia, South Carolina, is seeking an experienced residential real estate closing professional to manage transactions from opening through closing and post-closing. You will coordinate with lenders, real estate agents, title companies, attorneys, and clients to keep closings moving smoothly and accurately.

Role requires 1+ year of closing experience, an associate degree or paralegal certificate (bachelor’s preferred), and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of residential real estate closing experience is required.
• Associate's degree or Paralegal Certificate is required.
• Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Working knowledge of residential real estate transactions.
• Familiarity with title insurance, escrow procedures, lender requirements, and closing documentation.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple closings and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong written, verbal, and client-service communication skills.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• SoftPro experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of South Carolina residential real estate and recording requirements preferred.
• Professional judgment and discretion when handling confidential information.

Responsabilités

• Manage residential real estate transactions from opening through closing and post-closing.
• Prepare, review, and finalize settlement statements, closing disclosures, deeds, affidavits, loan documents, and related closing materials.
• Review title commitments, surveys, title policies, and transaction requirements.
• Coordinate with lenders, real estate agents, title companies, attorneys, and clients to keep transactions moving efficiently.
• Schedule closings and confirm that documentation, funding, and all parties are ready.
• Conduct or assist attorneys with in-person and remote residential closings.
• Coordinate receipt, disbursement, and documentation of closing funds in accordance with firm and regulatory requirements.
• Record closing documents and confirm successful recording.
• Assemble and distribute final closing packages to clients and lenders.
• Maintain accurate transaction files, closing checklists, and documentation.
• Provide timely status updates to attorneys, clients, and other transaction participants.
• Manage multiple active closings and deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy.

Connaissances

Real estate closing

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

SoftPro

Discretion

Formation

Associate's degree or Paralegal Certificate

Bachelor's degree preferred

Outils

SoftPro

Description du poste

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join an established residential real estate practice where your work directly impacts successful closings and client satisfaction.
• Take ownership of transactions from opening through closing and recording.
• Work closely with attorneys, lenders, real estate agents, title companies, and clients in a highly collaborative environment.
• Receive 100% employer-paid employee health insurance premiums, 401(k) matching, paid time off, paid holidays, disability coverage, and parental leave.
• Build deeper expertise in South Carolina residential real estate, title matters, escrow procedures, and closing operations.
• Join a professional, client-focused team that values accuracy, reliability, communication, and strong follow-through.

Location: Columbia, South Carolina. This is a full-time, on-site position based in the firm's Northeast Columbia office.

Note: Candidates must have at least 1 year of residential real estate closing experience. An Associate's degree or Paralegal Certificate is required, and candidates should be comfortable managing multiple transactions, deadlines, closing documents, and communications simultaneously.

About Us

Confidential Employer. We are a South Carolina law firm with a strong residential real estate practice serving clients throughout the Midlands and beyond. Our team is known for providing high-quality legal services in a collaborative, professional, and client-centered environment.Job Description

• Manage residential real estate transactions from opening through closing and post-closing.
• Prepare, review, and finalize settlement statements, closing disclosures, deeds, affidavits, loan documents, and related closing materials.
• Review title commitments, surveys, title policies, and transaction requirements.
• Coordinate with lenders, real estate agents, title companies, attorneys, and clients to keep transactions moving efficiently.
• Schedule closings and confirm that documentation, funding, and all parties are ready.
• Conduct or assist attorneys with in-person and remote residential closings.
• Coordinate receipt, disbursement, and documentation of closing funds in accordance with firm and regulatory requirements.
• Record closing documents and confirm successful recording.
• Assemble and distribute final closing packages to clients and lenders.
• Maintain accurate transaction files, closing checklists, and documentation.
• Provide timely status updates to attorneys, clients, and other transaction participants.
• Manage multiple active closings and deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of residential real estate closing experience required.
• Associate's degree or Paralegal Certificate required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Working knowledge of residential real estate transactions.
• Familiarity with title insurance, escrow procedures, lender requirements, and closing documentation.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple closings and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong written, verbal, and client-service communication skills.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• SoftPro experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of South Carolina residential real estate and recording requirements preferred.
• Professional judgment and discretion when handling confidential information.

Why You Will Love Working Here

We offer competitive compensation of approximately $50,000 to $60,000 depending on experience, 100% employer-paid employee health insurance premiums, 401(k) matching, paid time off in addition to paid holidays, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, parental leave, free parking, a referral program, and optional dental, vision, life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage. You will join a collaborative team where experienced closing professionals can take real ownership of their work and play an important role in the client experience.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan