Paralegal/Closer - Commercial Real Estate

Hankin & Pack•Charlotte, NC

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Hankin & Pack PLLC is a dynamic, entrepreneurial firm recognized by clients as one of the region’s leading real estate law practices. We are a collaborative, forward-thinking team fueled by a shared passion for excellence — and we are growing our commercial real estate practice across North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. We are seeking an experienced Commercial Real Estate Paralegal / Closer to own commercial transactions from start to finish, with a core focus on commercial transaction, Comland acquisition, development, and lot takedowns for homebuilders. The ideal candidate understands how a commercial file moves from contract and diligence through survey, title, entitlements, lender requirements, closing, funding, recording, and post-closing deliverables — and can shift between active files as deadlines require. In this role, the Closer is the person who makes sure the file is ready, the parties are informed, and the closing happens without surprises. You will be customer-centric, take initiative, and work as the ultimate problem solver for developers, homebuilders, lenders, surveyors, title underwriters, and opposing counsel. If you care about quality, doing things right, and getting the job done, apply today.

Requirements

3+ years of commercial real estate closing experience with a law firm, title company, or lender; land, development, or builder lot-takedown experience strongly preferred.
Experience as a Paralegal at law firm preferred
Experience closing in North Carolina and South Carolina is required.
Georgia preferred.
Must have experience in closing software; Qualia experience a plus.
Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple active files with competing deadlines
Humble and teachable
Strong task management skills with an ability to adapt in a fast-paced, changing environment
Customer-centric – the customer always comes first!
Solution-oriented with excellent problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Technical aptitude along with a proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products
High school diploma is required.

Nice To Haves

Paralegal certificate is a plus

Responsibilities

Manage commercial real estate transactions from opening through post-closing, including purchases, sales, refinances, development closings, and phased lot takedowns.
Support purchase agreements, options, assignments, and related amendments; open title, order and track surveys, and coordinate diligence items with the client, seller, and third parties.
Help move development files from contract to closing, including coordination of plats, easements, declarations, development agreements, lender and equity conditions, and recording packages.
Administer takedown schedules, partial releases, lot-level title updates, prorations, and builder, lender, and seller communications so each lot closes on the agreed timeline.
Review title commitments and pro formas, track requirements and exceptions, confirm curative items are complete before closing, and send final title documents to the insuring title company.
Prepare and revise ALTA/HUD or other commercial settlement statements, balance figures with lenders and parties, obtain funding approval, and reconcile the closing register.
Serve as the point of contact for buyers, sellers, developers, homebuilders, brokers, lenders, and counsel on status, document flow, figures, and closing logistics. Respond to distribution and file emails within firm policy, and route pre-closing versus closer items correctly.
Meet client service-level agreements and escalate early if a timeline is at risk.
Prepare the closing package, coordinate execution and notarization (in person or remote, as the file requires), confirm recording, and complete post-closing deliveries, including recorded documents, policies, and client close-out packages.
North Carolina and South Carolina experience required, Georgia closing preferred.