Real Estate Paralegal

The Real Estate Paralegal will be responsible for coordinating all facets of the escrow process, ensuring compliance with state regulations and company policies, while serving our parent company Dream Finders Homes, Inc.   ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to complete routine residential resale, refinance or builder escrow transactions, including document preparation and the accurate preparation and submission of the closing disclosure.
• Ability to read and understand title commitments.
• Ability to resolve title issues (e.g., corrective deeds, vesting, federal tax liens, abstracts of judgment, bankruptcies, mineral rights, boundary disputes and encroachments).
• Understands real estate regulations and guidelines.
• Follows company standards and practices when processing transactions, as well as applicable state laws and guidelines.
• Coordinates the closing between all parties to the escrow.
• Returns all calls, voicemails, and e-mails in a timely manner.
• Assist attorney with other legal matters, not just closings.
• Maintains cordial relationship with realtors, lenders, builders, buyers and sellers to promote/solicit business.
• Adheres to company policies and guidelines.

  EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE:

• Minimum of 3 years of escrow experience required.
• Knowledge of SoftPro a plus
• Notary Public
• High School diploma is required.
• A college degree a plus
• Builder Title experience preferred.

  PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. Vision abilities required by the job are close vision. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers to handle, feel, and operate office equipment such as a computer, copier, and office supplies.In addition, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with their arms and hands, and to stoop, kneel or crouch. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the job.   This document describes the minimum, essential duties, responsibilities, skills, abilities, effort, and working conditions of the position. It in no way implies that these are the only functions to be performed by the incumbent. Workers are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any job-related functions requested by a supervisor or manager. Successful performance requires that the incumbent possess and utilize the abilities and skills described. All functions are subject to reasonable modification to accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some functions may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or others.   Equal Opportunity Employer