Position Overview
Client is a leading residential real estate law firm in North Carolina, is seeking a skilled Residential Real Estate Paralegal / Closer to manage full-cycle real estate closings. The Closer will take ownership of the closing file and ensure a seamless, timely, and accurate experience for all parties involved. This role requires an experienced and highly organized individual with a customer-first mindset, excellent communication skills, and a proactive, problem-solving approach.
Key Responsibilities
Own and manage the full lifecycle of real estate closings: pre-closing, closing, and post-closing
Communicate with agents, buyers, sellers, and lenders regarding transaction progress, required documentation, figures, and updates
Prepare and revise HUD/ALTA settlement statements; balance with lender and register
Ensure closing file readiness; obtain lender/buyer funding approvals and finalize title documents
Coordinate with Pre-Closer to monitor file progress, deadlines, and SLAs
Respond to distribution emails and manage task routing via internal software
Confirm all title commitment requirements are met prior to closing
Qualifications
Minimum 2 years of residential real estate closing experience in a law firm, title, or lending setting
High school diploma required and paralegal experience
Qualia software experience a plus
Strong organizational, communication, and task management skills
High attention to detail with ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Customer-oriented, humble, teachable, and solution-focused
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and general computer applications