New Jersey Closing Specialist

Topaz HR • Toms River, NJ

21h • Onsite

About The Position

A growing title services company providing residential and commercial real estate closing services across New York and New Jersey is hiring a Closing Specialist for its Toms River, New Jersey office. This foundational hire will be the second team member in the New Jersey office and will work closely with the Office Manager to handle real estate closing transactions from start to finish. The role is suited to a professional, responsive candidate who is comfortable working with numbers and legal documents and can eventually manage transactions independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

The company provides title searches, issue resolution, and full closing support. It is investing in its newer New Jersey office and offers hands-on training, company-provided technology for occasional needs outside standard office hours, and the opportunity to contribute to the office’s growth. Compensation starts at $27–$30 per hour, based on experience, with a potential transition to a salaried role as responsibilities and results increase.

Requirements

• Professional office experience is strongly preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including comfort speaking with attorneys, lenders, and clients by phone and email.
• Basic computer proficiency, such as Microsoft Outlook and Excel, and comfort learning new software and systems.
• Comfort working with numbers and reviewing legal and financial documents.
• Highly responsive, professional, and detail-oriented, with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated, able to take initiative, and willing to eventually manage full transactions independently.
• Full-time, in-office availability, including availability until 6:00 PM.

Nice To Haves

• Prior title insurance or real estate closing experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage real estate closing transactions from order intake through completion, including document review, funding, and closing statement preparation.
• Communicate professionally and responsively with attorneys, lenders, and other transaction parties, providing quick turnaround on correspondence.
• Review legal documents and property requirements to ensure transactions meet necessary conditions.
• Prepare closing statements, including calculating incoming and outgoing funds.
• Process fundings for completed transactions.
• Maintain availability for time-sensitive client and lender needs, including brief after-hours check-ins during busy periods.
• Provide in-office coverage of the New Jersey office through the end of the business day, generally 5:00–6:00 PM.
• Build working relationships with attorneys, lenders, and other industry contacts to support the office’s growth.
• Take ownership of transactions with minimal oversight once trained and manage multiple files simultaneously.

Benefits

• Hands-on training provided.
• Company-provided technology to support needs outside standard office hours, as needed.
• Opportunity to help build a growing New Jersey office, with potential for growth as the team expands.
• Potential to transition to a salaried role as responsibilities and results increase.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed