Real Estate Legal Assistant

Real Estate Assistant (Residential & Commercial Real Estate)

Job Summary:

Established general law law practice in Cartersville, GA has an immediate opening for an experienced real estate assistant. This position is in person.

The ideal candidate will have exceptional client service skills, outstanding organizational and communication skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize numerous tasks in a fast paced environment.

Responsibilities:

Duties include all stages of the pre-closing, closing and post-closing process for residential and commercial real estate, including, but are not limited to, communicating with closing parties throughout to yield a smooth and accurate closing, title review and clearance, ordering payoffs, obtaining closing letters, submitting title requirements to lender, preparing all closing documents, including closing statements and HUDs, balancing and disbursing closed file, and issuing final title policies.

Required Experience:

Must be detail-oriented, friendly, and able to prioritize.

At least TWO (2) years combined experience as a pre-closer, closer, and/or post-closing professional.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Knowledge of Real Estate Closing Software – Qualia

Pre-Closing Responsibilities: Assist with preparation of preliminary HUD/CD. Also clears all title issues by ordering requisite payoffs, obtaining HOA closing letters, survey review, and working with lenders.

Closer Responsibilities: Compiles all documents needed for closing while working with lenders, agents, buyers, and sellers.

Post-Closing Responsibilities: Handles disbursements and works closely with attorneys to verify all document compliance/accuracy. Handles all post-closing procedures, including proper and timely e-recording, final title policy preparation, transmitting to the title company, filing annual 1099-S forms, maintaining files for the firm, etc.

Office Management Responsibilities: Communicates with clients, manages scheduling, assembles and coordinates closing packages, and maintains firm files.

Salary: Hourly position. $25 per hour.

Only qualified candidates with AT LEAST 2 years experience will be considered.