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PRE-CLOSING PARALEGAL Columbia, SCThis Jobot Job is hosted by: Kevin ShilneyAre you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply" button and 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, DOE401(k) with Company MatchEmployer Paid Health Insurance: The firm covers 100% of employee premiumsAvailable Vision, Dental, Life, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverageCompany Paid Short and Long Term DisabilityParental LeavePTO accruing per pay period after 30 days, plus paid holidaysBenefits eligible after 60 days of employmentProfessional Development Support5 days onsite, standard business hoursJob DetailsPrepare and organize pre-closing documents for real estate and finance transactionsReview title commitments, surveys, and exception documents, and help identify and resolve title issuesOrder and track third-party reports including title searches, payoffs, estoppels, UCC searches, and municipal lien lettersDraft and revise standard pre-closing documents, affidavits, and closing checklistsCoordinate with lenders, borrowers, sellers, title companies, and opposing counsel to gather required documentationMonitor transaction timelines and make sure all pre-closing conditions are satisfied before closingAssist attorneys with due diligence review and follow-upMaintain accurate, organized electronic and physical filesCommunicate status updates to attorneys and clients as neededEnsure compliance with firm procedures and applicable regulationsQualifications:Associate's degree or Paralegal Certificate required, Bachelor's degree preferredMinimum 2-5 years of experience as a real estate or finance paralegal, with a focus on pre-closing workStrong knowledge of real estate transactions, title review, and loan documentationExperience with title software and e-recording platforms preferredProficiency in Microsoft Office and legal document management systemsAbility to manage multiple transactions and competing deadlines simultaneouslyStrong written and verbal communication skills with a professional, client-service mindsetProven ability to handle confidential information with discretion and work both independently and as part of a teamInterested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply" button.Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: