Real Estate Closing Paralegal

About the Role

We are seeking a Real Estate Closing Paralegal to support residential real estate transactions and bank closings. This is a client-facing, high-volume role at the center of every deal, working directly alongside the attorney in a collaborative, low-bureaucracy environment.

Responsibilities

• Transaction Management
  • Assist with residential transactions from contract through closing
  • Manage a portfolio of active files simultaneously and drive each one to the table
  • Prepare files and closing packages for scheduled closings
• Documentation and Requirements
  • Order and review title reports, surveys, payoffs, and municipal searches
  • Clear title objections and satisfy lender and bank closing requirements
  • Prepare, collect, and review closing documentation
  • Assist with closing statement preparation and fee balancing
• Communication and Coordination
  • Coordinate daily with buyers, sellers, lenders, banks, real estate agents, title companies, and opposing attorneys
  • Serve as a day-to-day point of contact for clients and outside parties
  • Schedule closings and confirm all parties are prepared
• Closing and Post-Closing
  • Assist with closings and handle day-of coordination
  • Manage disbursement documentation and recording follow-up
  • Collect trailing documents and complete file wrap-up

Qualifications

Required:

• Prior real estate, title, mortgage, or bank closing experience
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent transactions under deadline
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with strong follow-through
• Personable and responsive, with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Preferred:

• Familiarity with New York residential closing practice and the attorney-driven closing process
• Working knowledge of TRID timelines, Closing Disclosures, and lender closing instructions
• Paralegal certificate or equivalent formal training
• Title production or closing software experience

What We Offer

• Substantive responsibility and direct attorney mentorship
• A collaborative small-office environment where your work is visible and your judgment is trusted
• Meaningful ownership of your files rather than a narrow slice of the process

This is a hands-on role for someone who is organized, dependable, and energized by keeping a busy closing calendar moving.