Leech Tishman is seeking to hire a Real Estate Closer with 2+ years of experience in handling residential real estate closings to work in our Lakewood Ranch, FL office. The Real Estate Closer will be responsible for keeping buyer, seller, real estate agents, lenders and mortgage brokers up to date throughout the transaction as well as clearing title, closing, balancing and disbursing escrow funds, recording documents to convey and insure title, and other ancillary tasks that relate to the issuance of title insurance in the State of Florida. The ideal candidate will be extremely detail-oriented. This position requires significant client contact and the ability to excel when working independently. Candidate must have experience handling residential real estate closings from contract to closing.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with lenders, realtors, buyers, sellers and attorneys to ensure smooth closing
• Review and prepare escrow documents and ensure they are complete and accurate
• Conduct closings and guide all parties through the signing process
• Resolve title and closing issues proactively
• Remain organized in a fast-paced environment
• Manage the disbursement of funds

Qualifications and Skills:

• 2+ years of experience as a title closer; law firm environment is a plus
• Valid Florida Notary Public or willingness to apply for Notary
• Title Agent license is a plus, but not a requirement
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Microsoft Word and Excel; experience with closing software a plus
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills
• Ability to work within deadlines and work on multiple tasks simultaneously
• Detail-oriented and highly organized

Education and Experience:

• 2+ years of experience as a title closer and/or title processor
• Associates/bachelor’s degree preferred
• Salary commensurate with experience

Working Conditions:

• Primarily an office environment
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk
• Regularly navigates the office and uses office equipment (phones, copier, printer, mail machine, A/V equipment, etc.)
• Consistently uses a computer and other equipment that requires keyboarding
• Prolonged periods of focus and attention to detail
• Consistently requires communication with others (phone, email, in person, Teams, etc.)
• Regularly engages in activities that have productivity and time driven requirements
• Some lifting and moving, such as files and other items up to 15 pounds

This is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position, which may change without notice.

Position Details: This is a full-time, non-exempt position. The position is to be performed in person in our Lakewood Ranch, FL office. The Real Estate Closer will be a part of the Real Estate Practice Group and report to the Partner managing the Lakewood Ranch Real Estate Practice. This is a non-supervisory position.

Benefits: We offer standard full-time benefits including participation in health, dental, vision insurance, a 401k program, and additional benefits. All benefits are subject to eligibility, and some may be subject to premiums/contributions.

To Apply: Send a resume to Mala Mason, Chief People Officer at mmason@leechtishman.com.

Leech Tishman is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The Firm provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, reproductive history, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, promotion, transfer, layoff, recall, or termination. Leech Tishman is committed to providing reasonable accommodation during any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability.

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