PreClosing Paralegal

Job Description

This is full time, direct hire position in Northeast Columbia.

The salary range is 45k-60k.

The Pre-Closing Paralegal supports attorneys and clients in preparing real estate and finance transactions for closing. This role is responsible for coordinating documentation, reviewing title and loan materials, communicating with lenders and third parties, and ensuring all pre-closing conditions are satisfied accurately and on schedule.

• Prepare and organize pre-closing documents for real estate and finance transactions
• Review title commitments, surveys, and exception documents; identify and help resolve title issues
• Order and track third-party reports, including title searches, payoffs, estoppels, UCC searches, and municipal lien letters
• Draft and revise standard pre-closing documents, affidavits, and closing checklists
• Coordinate with lenders, borrowers, sellers, title companies, and opposing counsel to obtain required documentation
• Monitor transaction timelines and ensure all pre-closing conditions are met prior to closing
• Assist attorneys with due diligence review and follow-up
• Maintain accurate and organized electronic and physical files
• Communicate status updates to attorneys and clients as needed
• Ensure compliance with firm procedures and applicable regulations

• Associate’s degree or Paralegal Certificate required;
  Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 2–5 years of experience as a real estate or finance paralegal, with a focus on pre-closing
• Strong knowledge of real estate transactions, title review, and loan documentation
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple transactions and deadlines simultaneously
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal document management systems
• Experience with title software and e-recording platforms preferred

• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Professional demeanor and client-service mindset
• Problem-solving and follow-through abilities
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

• Fast-paced law firm environment
• Standard business hours with flexibility during peak closing periods

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Professional development support
• Competitive starting salary
• PTO plan on top of paid Holidays
• 401K with Company matching
• Employer paid Health Insurance (Employer will pay 100% of premiums for Employee)
• Available Vision, Dental, Life, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity insurance
• Company paid short- and long-term disability
• Parental Leave