Job Information
Industry Legal
Work Experience1-3 years
City Saint Petersburg
State/Province Florida
Zip/Postal Code 33702
Job Description
Closing Paralegal will work with both Residential and REO transactions. This position will be proficient in the preparation of Cash Settlement Statements, Closing Disclosures, and will be able to understand the REO transaction.
This position will maintain primary communication with lenders, loan officers and attorneys to acquire, analyze and organize all necessary documents needed to process Florida Residential Real Estate closing packages and have the ability to balance the workload to accommodate demands of the job, and exceed customer expectations.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Processes and quality checks all documents from lenders and attorneys for accuracy.
• Prepares closing documents in timely and professional manner.
• Ensures complete and accurate packages are submitted for approval.
• Responds to inquiries from borrowers, lenders and attorneys to resolve discrepancies.
• Prior to closing, calls to confirm with lenders how the packages are being sent (on purchase closings, calling at least 48 hours prior to closing date). • Works to build strong partnerships with local lenders, realtors, attorneys.
• Occasionally helps to follow up on funding docs/funding approval, mailing out checks/loan packages and needed documents; helps to follow up with terminations/extensions/addendums to contracts; helps with Final Title Opinions (FTO) and EMD/Wire bookings • Performs related duties as assigned • Adheres to company policies and guidelines
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Processes and quality checks all documents from lenders and attorneys for accuracy.
• Prepares closing documents in timely and professional manner.
• Ensures complete and accurate packages are submitted for approval.
• Responds to inquiries from borrowers, lenders and attorneys to resolve discrepancies.
• Prior to closing, calls to confirm with lenders how the packages are being sent (on purchase closings, calling at least 48 hours prior to closing date).
• Works to build strong partnerships with local lenders, realtors, attorneys.
• Occasionally helps to follow up on funding docs/funding approval, mailing out checks/loan packages and needed documents; helps to follow up with terminations/extensions/addendums to contracts; helps with Final Title Opinions (FTO) and EMD/Wire bookings
• Performs related duties as assigned
• Adheres to company policies and guidelines
Requirements
- • 2+ years of experience in loan processing which includes experience in Closing Disclosure and Cash Settlements for a Florida Law Firm.
- • Possess an understanding of closing standards and basic understanding of title clearance including foreclosure.
- Knowledgeable in Florida Real Estate Regulations and guidelines, document preparation, and RESPA rules.
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