Overview

Company
Special Counsel
Location
Elmwood Place, Ohio, United States
Compensation
$85,000 - $100,000/year
Employment type
On-site
Special Counsel

Legal & Government • Elmwood Place, Ohio, United States

Commercial Closing Agent/Paralegal

Elmwood Place, Ohio, United States$85,000 – $100,000/yearOn-sitePosted 9 hours ago
Legal & Government

About the Role

LHH is recruiting a Commercial Closing Agent/Paralegal for a title company in Cincinnati. Responsibilities:
  • Manage and coordinate all aspects of commercial real estate closings, serving as the primary point of contact for clients, attorneys, lenders, surveyors, and other transaction parties throughout the closing process.
  • Prepare, review, and issue title insurance commitments, endorsements, policies, and related title products in accordance with applicable underwriting guidelines and requirements.
  • Draft and assemble closing documents, including settlement statements, escrow instructions, transfer documents, and ancillary closing deliverables.
  • Obtain and maintain title underwriter approvals for complex title matters, exceptions, and non-standard endorsement requests, ensuring full compliance with underwriter standards and risk tolerances.
  • Coordinate the receipt, disbursement, and reconciliation of escrow and settlement funds in strict accordance with escrow instructions and applicable regulatory requirements.
  • Communicate proactively and professionally with all transaction stakeholders via email, telephone, and in-person meetings, providing timely status updates and resolving issues as they arise.
  • Maintain well-organized physical and electronic transaction files in accordance with company recordkeeping policies and procedures.
  • Prepare correspondence, reports, and other supporting materials as needed to facilitate closings and support team objectives.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned to support the overall success of the Riverbend team.
Qualifications:
  • A minimum of two (2) years of hands-on experience in commercial real estate transactions, including direct experience with title insurance, escrow, or commercial closings.
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent (Bachelor's degree in business, real estate, paralegal studies, or a related field preferred).
  • Intermediate or advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook; familiarity with title production software (e.g., SoftPro, RamQuest, or similar platforms) is a plus.
  • ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate or equivalent professional certification preferred.
  • Experience working with national title underwriters and familiarity with ALTA best practices and compliance standards preferred.
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO and Profit Sharing Would you like to learn more about the Commercial Closing Agent/Paralegal position that LHH Recruitment Solutions is recruiting for in Cincinnati, Ohio? If so, then please submit your resume below. Or, visit our website at www.lhh.com to apply or consider other available opportunities with us.
Pay Details: $85,000.00 to $100,000.00 per year
Search managed by: Cheryl Jacobs
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What You'll Do

Manage and coordinate all aspects of commercial real estate closings, serving as the primary point of contact for clients, attorneys, lenders, surveyors, and other transaction parties throughout the closing process.
Prepare, review, and issue title insurance commitments, endorsements, policies, and related title products in accordance with applicable underwriting guidelines and requirements.
Draft and assemble closing documents, including settlement statements, escrow instructions, transfer documents, and ancillary closing deliverables.
Obtain and maintain title underwriter approvals for complex title matters, exceptions, and non-standard endorsement requests, ensuring full compliance with underwriter standards and risk tolerances.
Coordinate the receipt, disbursement, and reconciliation of escrow and settlement funds in strict accordance with escrow instructions and applicable regulatory requirements.
Communicate proactively and professionally with all transaction stakeholders via email, telephone, and in-person meetings, providing timely status updates and resolving issues as they arise.

Skills & Technologies

Legal & Government