Real Estate Closing Paralegal

Thomas & Webber•Kannapolis, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Established in 2020, Law at the Lake is a small to medium-size law firm serving counties across North Carolina. Our practice areas include residential and commercial real estate law, estate planning, and business formation. We are seeking a full-time, on-site Real Estate Paralegal to join our growing team in the downtown Kannapolis area. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting residential and commercial real estate transactions from contract to closing, with a high level of professionalism and attention to detail. You will play a key role in ensuring each transaction is executed accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable legal and regulatory standards. This position involves close collaboration with attorneys, clients, real estate agents, lenders, and other industry professionals. Experience in estate planning and/or business formation is advantageous, but not required.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of experience in residential real estate law; commercial experience is a plus.
Proficiency in Qualia (REQUIRED) – experience managing files independently within the platform.
Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Professional demeanor and excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with attorneys and support staff.
Willingness to work on-site.

Nice To Haves

Experience preparing commercial real estate closings (preferred but not required).
Familiarity with title review and resolution of common encumbrance issues.
Notary Public certification in North Carolina. If candidate does not have notary certification, it will be required upon hiring.
Working knowledge of estate planning or business organization & creation is a bonus.

Responsibilities

Prepare and manage real estate transactions (residential and commercial) from contract through post-closing.
Draft and review closing documents, including settlement statements, deeds, and affidavits.
Order, update, or review title searches, surveys, municipal lien letters, payoff statements, and insurance documents.
Coordinate with lenders, agents, and clients to gather information, confirm details, and schedule closings.
Ensure all transaction timelines and deadlines are met.
Open, manage, and maintain Qualia files accurately and in real time.
Record documents with Registers of Deeds and file post-closing packages.
Provide exceptional client communication and support throughout the transaction process.
Assist with additional firm matters, including estate planning and miscellaneous files, as needed.