Paralegal - Real Estate

$51,437 - $64,556/Yr

Legal Staffing Solutions - Columbia, SC

Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Columbia, SC

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The position of Paralegal at a prominent Commercial/Residential real estate law firm in Columbia, SC, involves supporting the real estate closing process. The role requires a qualified individual to assist in managing a pipeline of real estate transactions, ensuring all necessary documentation is prepared and organized for successful closings. The ideal candidate will have experience in real estate law and possess strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing a pipeline of real estate transactions.
• Open a file from the initial receipt of the contract.
• Review contract stipulations and efficiency.
• Request title work and review title abstracts.
• Prepare preliminary title documents for lenders, including title commitments.
• Prepare closing packages for attorneys.
• Fund and disburse all loans.
• Order mortgage payoffs, hazard insurance declaration pages, and termite reports for each file.
• Audit files for satisfactions of any liens paid at closing.
• Issue final title policies.

Requirements

• 3 to 10 years of experience with SC Real Estate Closing processing.
• Proficient with Soft Pro and Title Insurance.
• Excellence in Microsoft Office programs.
• Outstanding communication skills in person and via email.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Builder real estate experience is a plus but not required.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance