Closing Assistant

Job Summary

Assist with residential real estate closings for full-service title and escrow team for the in-house title agency of The St. Joe Company.

Essential Functions

• Communicate with internal and external clients to assist with the real estate closing process while providing the best customer service.
• Process tasks necessary to assist Closing Agents including pre-closing and post-closing matters.
• Verify wire transfer instructions and assist with disbursements.
• Assist in preparing documentation and clearing lender closing requirements.
• Assist with in-person and mail-away closings. 
• Maintain closing files.
• Perform any general office functions, as needed.

Education and Experience

• Real estate transactional experience preferred
• Florida Notary Public preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Qualia closing software experience a plus.
• High level of proficiency using Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Outstanding organizational, interpersonal and administrative skills with a positive, energetic, flexible and customer service-oriented attitude.
• Ability to assist with proactively addressing and resolving issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be self-motivated and able to meet deadlines under pressure.
• Must have the ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently.
• Good understanding of Florida real estate closing procedures and/or mortgage loan processing preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Physical Demands

• Ability to operate normal office equipment.
• Extensive use of computer.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 15 lbs.

Working Conditions

Normal office environment, with occasional travel to other office locations.