Job Description

Small residential real estate firm in the Vinings/Cumberland area has an immediate opening for an experienced closing attorney to join our team.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of 3 - 5 years of specific closing experience working for a busy law firm as an attorney for residential closings with a strong background in investor closings  

• Specific experience with title clearance and all aspects of the closing process from contract setup to post-closing

• Superior customer service skills and a great attitude

• Creative problem solver; someone who can examine the issue, find multiple solutions that work for all parties involved, and then structure a legal solution

• Tech savvy, including work within Citrix, and proficiency with Google for Business, G-Suite, and MS Office

• Experience with SoftPro Standard or Enterprise

• Must have a JD from an accredited law school

• Must be licensed to practice in Georgia, currently active and in good standing 

• Must have a current Georgia notary commission

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Close transactions by assisting with the signing, funding, and filing of documents that convey title of property

• Prepare and review documents such as deeds, easements, lease, and lease-purchase contracts, mortgages, purchase and sale contracts, refinances, and title examinations

• Provide top-notch customer service in partnership to our clients

• Manage and open new files in SoftPro Standard

• Professionally communicate with brokers, builders, agents, and lenders throughout the closing process

• Obtain title, taxes, payoffs, HOA letters, termite, survey, prepare title commitments, and cure title issues.

• Accurately prepare preliminary and final title opinions, prepare title policies, review loan documents follow up for cancellations needed for post-closing

• Manage any post-closing follow-up

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Someone good with analysis skills that is comfortable in a very fast-paced work environment

• Extremely detail-oriented

• Excellent communicator who enjoys working closely with clients - investors, lenders, realtors and mortgage professionals, buyers and sellers

• Independent but is a team player

• Takes initiative and enjoys problem solving

BENEFITS:

• The firm offers Health, Dental, Vision, and PTO with generous paid holidays.

• Salary range $60K - $70K, DOE.  Bonuses available.  Please send salary requirements with your submission.  

• No calls or solicitation to this ad please.  Only qualified candidates will be considered for this immediate opening.  

• Previous experience with Probate and/or Estate Planning (Fiduciary Law) is also a plus, but not required.