Real Estate/Legal Assistant

About the Role

A growing Raleigh law firm specializing in residential real estate is seeking a knowledgeable, professional, and self-directed paralegal/legal assistant to serve as the primary point of contact for all parties involved in residential real estate transactions. This role will manage the entire closing process from start to finish and act as the central hub for lenders, agents, and clients.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing contracts and setting up client files
• Preparing closing settlement statements, closing disclosures, deeds, and other closing documents
• Printing and organizing closing packages
• Recording documents in Simplifile
• Responding to inquiries from agents, borrowers, lenders, and attorneys to resolve discrepancies
• Resolving post-closing issues
• Supporting attorneys with administrative tasks (answering phones, handling mail, greeting guests, etc.)

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience handling residential real estate closings from start to finish
• Experience with SoftPro (ProForm/ProTrust) is required
• Keen attention to detail
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency with MS Word
• Outstanding organizational skills and the ability to handle a high volume of work
• Hardworking, committed, and independent with the ability to hit the ground running

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Work Location

In person