Closing Real Estate Attorney

Futura Title & Escrow•New Albany, IN

About The Position

As a Closing Real Estate Attorney, you will be responsible for managing the legal aspects of real estate transactions, ensuring that property transfers are completed accurately, legally, and efficiently.

Requirements

1-5 years of experience in title agency or real estate law practice.
Juris Doctorate, Kentucky and/or Indian Bar License – Active.
Producer/Title License – Kentucky and/or Indiana.
Notary Certification – Kentucky and/or Indiana.

Responsibilities

Prepare and assist in review of legal documents necessary for real estate transactions including but not limited to Deeds, Sales Disclosures, Powers of Attorneys, and closing affidavits.
Review trust, powers of attorneys, estate and corporate documents to confirm authority of parties involved in transactions.
Meet with clients and draft For Sale By Owner sales documents, contracts for deeds, installment sale documents, lease agreements and easements.
Support staff and closing departments with legal questions related to closing transactions.
Responsible for customer service, communicating via phone, electronically or in person with loan officers, agents, buyers and sellers to complete the closing process.
Review, organize and understand the loan and title documents used in a closing.
Meet with buyers and sellers to explain the closing and loan documents, witness signatures and notarize the documents and ensure the lender requirements are met.
Verify the parties’ identities.
Coordinate with loan officers, agents, customers and anyone else involved in the files to make sure closing happens.
Collect and distribute all necessary funds required for the closing transaction.
Responsible for satisfying the state and lender conditions for funding and recording.
Address follow up concerns or issues with the parties to the transaction.
Conducting real estate closings for purchases and refinance mortgages.
Ensures compliance with relevant regulations, industry standards, and company policies.