Closing Paralegal

Holliday Ingram, LLC•Spartanburg, SC

31d•Onsite

About The Position

Holliday Ingram is a relationship-driven company with a mission to ensure everyone in South Carolina experiences a closing done right. They prioritize clients by communicating well, proactively solving problems, and honoring significant occasions. The company is dedicated to creating lasting relationships and delivering trust, personalized service, and client satisfaction. They are seeking a dedicated Closing Paralegal for their Spartanburg office.

Requirements

Excellent and effective written communication skills.
Verbal communication style that is effective and conveys accuracy.
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.
One (1) year of relevant experience as a Real Estate Paralegal/Closer or in a related role is required.
A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is essential.

Nice To Haves

An associate degree or higher is preferred.
Customer service experience is a plus.
Experience with Qualia is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Prepares all documents for real estate closing in accordance with South Carolina law and government regulations under direct supervision of the Closing Attorney (CA).
Ensures that all information needed to prepare closing documents is requested and received in a timely manner.
Manages the funding and disbursement in accordance with lender and/or CA instructions.
Reviews and manages open files in the database to ensure timely closings.
Reviews all work and documents collected by the Assistant Closing Paralegal (ACP) to ensure completion and accuracy.
Receives and follows closing instructions from the lender.
Collaborates with the lender to balance the closing disclosure ("CD") statement.
Prepares ALTA settlement statement pursuant to Lender's closing instructions and approved CD.
Communicates with all parties connected to the transaction using Qualia Connect, Microsoft Outlook, and Microsoft Teams.
Ensures all outstanding invoices are entered onto the ALTA settlement statement and disbursed at closing.
Prepares all HI closing documents including but not limited to the Deed, Seller's affidavits, Buyer affidavits, etc.
Acquires funding authorization from the Lender to fully fund and disburse the Closing.
Communicates directly with buyers, sellers, real estate agents, lenders, and other parties associated with the real estate closing transaction.
Confirms balancing and disbursement of all payments in the order; follows up on clearing of disbursements via check or wire as appropriate.
Submits and confirms recording of all documents where recording is required to adequately effectuate the transfer of real estate or lien position of the lender.