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CLOSING PARALEGAL
Charlotte NC
About GALBREATH COSTNER, LLC
Galbreath Costner, LLC was formed in 2024 through the merger of Nelson & Galbreath, LLC, a Greenville, South Carolina based law firm, and Costner Law Office, PLLC, a Charlotte, North Carolina based law firm.
Galbreath Costner, LLC has leveraged the robust real estate practices of each member firm to grow its footprint in the southeastern United States, where its 35 offices and nearly 200 employees serve customers in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.
Our employees are our greatest asset. By continually cultivating relationships and maintaining high standards, they allow us to reach new goals every year. The staff at Galbreath Costner, LLC collaborate to bring our vision to life while representing our core values.
Job Description
Real Estate Law Firm is seeking a Closing Paralegal for real-estate transactions in our corporate office in Charlotte, NC. The ideal candidate would have at least 2 years of experience as a closing paralegal and be energetic, friendly, self-motivated, resourceful, and highly organized. This a full-time position offering health insurance, dental insurance, paid time off, and access to 401K. NC Notary preferred.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Ability to perform basic duties to close a real estate transaction.
- Work closely with clients to accomplish a closed transaction in a timely, efficient, and error-free manner. Coordinate closings and communicate file status/needs with buyers, sellers, lenders, real estate agents, and builder closing teams.
- Order/Distribute title commitments to required parties.
- Prepare Closing Disclosure, ALTA Settlement Statement and all other closing documents necessary for the transaction.
- Receive and follow closing instructions from lenders to prepare necessary documents for closing.
- Collect all real estate taxes due, Homeowner’s Association (HOA) dues, and any delinquencies.
- Ensure all requirements on the title binder are met prior to closing.
- Secure all documents (corrective and others) that may be required for the successful close of escrow/closing and the issuance of title insurance.
- Oversee the issuance of checks, invoices, receipts, and any other documents needed to ensure a thorough closing.
- Prior to disbursement: balance file, confirm good funds are received from appropriate parties, all documents are checked for accuracy, signatures are collected, notary acknowledgements are complete and legal descriptions are correct.
- Manage the entire real estate closing/escrow process, including compliance with real estate contracts, lender instructions, title requirements, closing/escrow requirements, company requirements and other written instructions.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by manager.
- Adhere to State and Federal regulatory requirements.
Why join our team?
- Unlimited PTO
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
- 401K retirement options
