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Residential Real Estate Paralegal / Title Closing Specialist

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Recruit Staff Hire, LLC

New Orleans, LA (In Person)

$72,500 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 2 weeks ago (Updated 6 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 8/1/2026

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Job Description

A well-established real estate law office is seeking an experienced Residential Real Estate Paralegal / Title Closing Specialist to support a busy residential closing practice. This is a great fit for someone who has worked in a title company, title agency, or attorney-supervised closing office and understands the full life cycle of a residential real estate transaction from file opening through post-closing. The ideal candidate will be comfortable coordinating with agents, lenders, surveyors, abstractors, insurance companies, termite companies, clients, and attorneys to keep transactions moving smoothly and accurately.
Responsibilities include:
Open new residential real estate files and maintain closing checklists and deadlines Communicate with real estate agents, lenders, surveyors, abstractors, insurance providers, termite companies, buyers, sellers, and attorneys Draft and prepare buyer and seller closing documents Review and prepare lender documents for residential closings Prepare title commitments from examiner notes Prepare owner's and lender's title policies, including short-form policies and endorsements Process payoffs and prepare releases Coordinate and wire payoffs in connection with closings Prepare recordable documents for e-filing Return completed loan packages and closing documents to lenders Handle post-closing matters, including policy issuance, recording follow-up, and final file completion Ideal background: Prior experience with residential real estate closings Experience in a title company, title agency, real estate law firm, or attorney-run closing office Familiarity with title commitments, title policies, lender packages, payoffs, releases, and post-closing procedures Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple active files Professional communication skills with clients, agents, lenders, and third-party vendors Ability to work independently while supporting attorneys and closing teams This role is ideal for someone who enjoys the pace and detail of residential real estate work and can confidently help move files from opening to closing and through post-closing completion. #IND2
Pay:
$70,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Experience:
residential closing: 2 years (Required)
Work Location:
In person