Pre-Closing Paralegal

PRE-CLOSING PARALEGAL | Columbia, SCThis Jobot Job is hosted by: Kevin ShilneyAre you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" buttonand sending us your resume.Salary: $50,000 - $65,000 per yearA bit about us:Founded over a decade ago and based in Columbia, SC, with additional offices in Mount Pleasant, Sumter, Greenville, and Orangeburg, we are a full-service real estate law firm built around doing the work right the first time. We've grown significantly over the years, but the culture has stayed the same, collaborative, client-focused, and genuinely supportive of the people who work here. We handle a high volume of residential and commercial transactions across South Carolina, and we're looking for sharp, dependable people to grow with us.Why join us?Why Join Us?

• Competitive Compensation: Up to $65,000 base salary, DOE
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Employer Paid Health Insurance: The firm covers 100% of employee premiums
• Available Vision, Dental, Life, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Company Paid Short and Long Term Disability
• Parental Leave
• PTO accruing per pay period after 30 days, plus paid holidays
• Benefits eligible after 60 days of employment
• Professional Development Support
• 5 days onsite, standard business hours

Job Details

• Prepare and organize pre-closing documents for real estate and finance transactions
• Review title commitments, surveys, and exception documents, and help identify and resolve title issues
• Order and track third-party reports including title searches, payoffs, estoppels, UCC searches, and municipal lien letters
• Draft and revise standard pre-closing documents, affidavits, and closing checklists
• Coordinate with lenders, borrowers, sellers, title companies, and opposing counsel to gather required documentation
• Monitor transaction timelines and make sure all pre-closing conditions are satisfied before closing
• Assist attorneys with due diligence review and follow-up
• Maintain accurate, organized electronic and physical files
• Communicate status updates to attorneys and clients as needed
• Ensure compliance with firm procedures and applicable regulations

Qualifications:

• Associate's degree or Paralegal Certificate required, Bachelor's degree preferred
• Minimum 2–5 years of experience as a real estate or finance paralegal, with a focus on pre-closing work
• Strong knowledge of real estate transactions, title review, and loan documentation
• Experience with title software and e-recording platforms preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal document management systems
• Ability to manage multiple transactions and competing deadlines simultaneously
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a professional, client-service mindset
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion and work both independently and as part of a team

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