Bilingual Real Estate Closing Paralegal

Commercial Closing Paralegal/Processor

The IN OFFICE Commercial Closing Paralegal/Processor will perform a variety of functions related to gathering and processing information and preparing all documents required for a commercial real estate closing. Assist pre-closing and post-closing paralegal to facilitate the closing process. MUST BE BILINGUAL IN SPANISH - reading and writing.

Responsibilities include:

• 3 years minimum experience
• Review files to ensure all required items are present for closing
• Examine title reports, underlying documents, complex surveys, zoning certificates and other real property due diligence documents
• Analyze and review title and survey documents and prepare documents to correct or clear title
• Search, examine and analyze title records such as leases, subleases, liens, judgments, easements, vital statistics, business entity authority documents and plot and map books.
• Assist/coordinate post-closing including recording documents, wiring funds, files and closing document binders
• Serve as liaison to lenders during the entire process
• Determine ownership and verify legal description of property, perform survey reads on commercial projects, prepare response to objection letters, prepare pro forma policies and endorsements, consult with commercial underwriting as necessary to determine insurability
• Communicate with title agent and attorney
• Prepare and review reports for accuracy
• Prepare issuance of title policies
• Understand and explain chain of title, exceptions and requirements to managers, underwriters and agents
• Must have knowledgeable of title matters unique to corporate entities
• Understand real estate law and title and escrow curative procedures
• High stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment
• Ability to conform to shifting priorities, strong problem solving & prioritization skills

The position requires related experience working in external relationship management. Excellent customer service is expected in every interaction. Maintain contact with attorneys, staff and clients. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and flexibility. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment. Self-driven individual, ability to work with minimal direction. Perform all necessary tasks proficiently.