Hybrid Senior Residential Real Estate Paralegal / Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead the full closing process for residential real estate transactions involving home builders and lot purchases across several states.
• Review, prepare, and organize transaction documents to help ensure timely, accurate, and compliant closings.
• Cover title, document, and scheduling issues before closing by coordinating with internal teams, outside parties, and business partners.
• Supervise and support two operations specialists, including assigning work, monitoring output, and helping maintain service standards.
• Track closing timelines and priorities across multiple active files while addressing issues that could delay funding or execution.
• Maintain organized records and documentation related to residential real estate matters, entity-related materials, and corporate legal support needs.
• Aid with entity formation and corporate governance tasks connected to real estate operations when needed.
• Help implement process improvements within closing operations to strengthen consistency, efficiency, and document control.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of paralegal experience, with substantial focus on residential real estate transactions and closings.
• Prior experience supporting home builders, developers, or a high-volume residential real estate financing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of closing packages, title-related documentation, and transaction coordination for multi-state deals.
• Demonstrated ability to lead or supervise support staff in an operations or legal setting.
• Familiarity with corporate governance matters and entity formation related to business operations.
• Excellent attention to detail, time management skills, and ability to manage multiple deadlines at once.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in paralegal studies or a related field, and a valid paralegal license. They should also possess excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.