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Are you ready to take your career to the next level in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment? We are a relationship-driven company seeking a dedicated Closing Paralegal to join our Downtown Greenville office. In this role, you will play a vital part in coordinating real estate closings while putting our clients first by communicating effectively, proactively solving problems, and honoring their momentous occasions. If you are detail-oriented, thrive under pressure, and are committed to providing exceptional service, we invite you to apply and become an integral part of our team!
Paralegal Job Summary:
Prepares all documents for real estate closing in accordance with South Carolina law and government regulations under direct supervision of the Closing Attorney (CA). Responsible for ensuring that all information needed to prepare closing documents is requested and received in a timely manner as well as the funding and disbursement in accordance with lender and/or CA instructions.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Review and manage open files in database to ensure timely closings.
- Review all work and documents collected by the Assistant Closing Paralegal (ACP) to ensure completion and accuracy.
- Receive and follow closing instructions from lender.
- Collaborate with lender to balance the closing disclosure ("CD") statement.
- Prepare ALTA settlement statement pursuant to Lender's closing instructions and approved CD.
- Adequately communicate with all parties connected to the transaction using Qualia Connect, Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Teams.
- Ensure all outstanding invoices are entered onto the ALTA settlement statement and disbursed at closing.
- Prepare all HI closing documents including but not limited to the Deed, Seller's affidavits, Buyer affidavits. etc.
- Acquire funding authorization from Lender in order to fully fund and disburse the Closing.
- Communicate directly with buyers, sellers, real estate agents, lenders and other parties associated with the real estate closing transaction.
- Confirm balancing and disbursement of all payments in the order; follow-up on clearing of disbursements via check or wire as appropriate.
- Submit and confirm recording of all documents where recording is required to adequately effectuate the transfer of real estate or lien position of the lender.
- Excellent and effective written and verbal communication skills that convey accuracy and are delivered in a timely manner.
- Ability to use logic and reasoning among alternate solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Maintaining calm and respective demeanor in communication, including being flexible and adjusting actions in relation to circumstances and others.
- Actively seek ways to help others.
- Ability to use a shared computer application for internal communications, shared files and training materials.
- Ability to manage a large number of orders including inputting data, retrieving records and managing tasks as related to the files.
- Strong time management skills.
Qualifications
- One (1) year of relevant experience as a Real Estate Paralegal/Closer or in a related role is preferred.
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required; an associate degree or higher is preferred.
- Customer service experience is highly valued.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience with Qualia is desirable.
Compensation & Benefits
- Holliday Ingram is pleased to offer highly competitive wages, group health insurance (including vision, dental and LTD), 401K, paid time off and holidays, along with a collaborative work environment, growth opportunities, and other great perks.
About Holliday Ingram
Holliday Ingram’s mission is for everyone in South Carolina to experience a closing done right. Holliday Ingram puts our clients first by communicating well, proactively solving problems, and honoring their momentous occasion. We are deeply vested in creating lasting relationships and aim to deliver the highest level of trust, personalized service and client satisfaction.
Our Core Values
LOVES THROUGH SERVICE ~ LISTENS WITH HUMILITY ~ LEADS IN INTEGRITY
