Paralegal

Real Estate Paralegal

We are seeking an experienced, motivated, and detail-oriented Real Estate Paralegal. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of Massachusetts residential real estate conveyancing experience and be comfortable handling a high level of responsibility with minimal supervision. The role involves working on a variety of residential real estate matters, including purchases, sales, refinances, investor transactions, private and hard money loans, assignments, wholesale transactions, and double closings.

The position is primarily remote with occasional in-person team meetings in Massachusetts. Standard business hours are Monday through Friday, with some flexibility as needed. No nights or weekends are expected.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage Massachusetts residential real estate files from opening through closing and post-closing.
• Handle purchase, sale, refinance, private lending, hard money, investor, assignment, wholesale, and double-closing transactions.
• Order, review, and analyze title examinations.
• Prepare title commitments and identify, communicate, and assist in resolving title defects and other title-related issues.
• Request and review municipal lien certificates, tax information, mortgage payoffs, condominium documents, plot plans, and other closing-related materials.
• Prepare settlement statements, HUD-1 Settlement Statements, Closing Disclosures, title affidavits, lender documents, and other routine closing documents.
• Balance Closing Disclosures and settlement figures with lenders, attorneys, and other parties.
• Coordinate with clients, lenders, mortgage brokers, real estate agents, attorneys, municipalities, title examiners, and other transaction participants.
• Monitor financing, inspection, title, closing, and other contractual deadlines.
• Maintain accurate electronic files and ensure all required documentation is obtained before closing.
• Complete post-closing responsibilities, including recording coordination, lender packages, title policies, and file completion.
• Assist with training and mentoring junior support staff in Massachusetts conveyancing procedures and file management.
• Provide professional and responsive communication throughout the transaction process.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of recent Massachusetts residential real estate conveyancing experience.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage transactions from file opening through post-closing.
• Strong knowledge of Massachusetts title examination, title commitments, title insurance requirements, and title-curing procedures.
• Extensive experience preparing and balancing HUD-1 Settlement Statements and Closing Disclosures.
• Ability to identify title issues and coordinate their resolution.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional, client-focused approach.
• Ability to manage multiple files and deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Strong judgment regarding when to escalate matters to an attorney.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Gmail, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Experience with Qualia is preferred but not required.
• Experience with assignments, wholesale transactions, private lending, hard money loans, investor transactions, and double closings is a plus.
• A college degree or paralegal certificate is not required; directly relevant experience is the primary qualification.

Compensation

• Salary: $75,000 - $90,000 annually.
• Full-time position.
• Primarily remote work arrangement with occasional in-person meetings in Massachusetts.