What are the responsibilities and job description for the Real Estate/Title Paralegal position at Stagnaro, Saba & Patterson Co LPA?
Real Estate/Title Paralegal
SSP Law is looking for a full-time Real Estate/Title Paralegal to join our team.
For more than 25 years, attorneys at SSP Law have anticipated the needs of our clients and taken bold, strategic action on their behalf. We have earned a reputation of being business-savvy, pragmatic attorneys of integrity-and aggressive advocates when our clients' interests are on the line. At SSP Law, we take pride in the legal services we provide and the products we produce for our clients. Our firm's culture is a blend of the conservative and entrepreneurial. Our "can-do" attitude empowers every member of our firm. The ideal Real Estate/Title Paralegal candidate is professional, maintains a positive attitude under pressure, completes tasks with accuracy, is proactive, and works well with little supervision.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Review title exams, checking legal descriptions for accuracy, checking local auditor sites for accuracy regarding details on each subject parcel, including current and/or delinquent taxes
- Organize and assemble title documents and prepare loan and owner title insurance commitments (that result in loan and owner title insurance policies)
- Order title exams; review and research the title exam results for accuracy, including obtaining copies of pertinent title documents (deeds, mortgages, easements, judgment liens) through subject parcel county websites
- Receive and review requests for title from lender and/or client
- Record pertinent mortgage and/or deed documents with county recorder's offices
- Correspond with title insurance underwriters and lenders
- Assist with ordering Construction Loan title updates and prepare endorsements
- Coordinate real estate closings
- Prepare closing statements and other closing documents
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Minimum of 2 years title and/or real estate closing experience
- Strong understanding of title work and/or commercial real estate transactions
- Advanced experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Experience with Qualia real estate title and closing software is preferred but not required
- Effective communication skills both written and verbal
- Advanced organization skills and attention to detail
This is a full-time position with health, dental and vision insurance benefits, PTO, 401K, and a great work environment.
If you are interested in joining our SSP team, please submit a cover letter and resume online via our Careers page at sspfirm.com.
SSP is an equal opportunity employer