Real Estate Legal Assistant
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Real Estate Legal Assistant to join our fast-paced real estate law practice. The ideal candidate will have prior experience handling residential and/or commercial real estate transactions from start to finish and thrive in a collaborative, professional office environment.
This is a full-time, onsite position located in-office Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM.
Salary
$38,000 – $47,000 annually, commensurate with experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate real estate closings with realtors, lenders, buyers, and sellers
- Prepare and review documents for real estate closings
- Order and review title reports, surveys, lien searches, and payoff statements
- Collaborate with title insurance agencies to resolve title issues
- Draft title commitments
- Prepare closing documents, disbursements, and payoff documentation
- Maintain calendars and schedule closings
- Initiate and verify incoming and outgoing wire transfers
- Handle recording of documents with the Clerk of Court
- Open and manage matters in Qualia and Clio
- Issue title policies and manage post-closing matters
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years of recent experience in real estate closings
- Experience preparing closing documents for real estate transactions
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills
- Comfortable working with numbers and financial documentation
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Must pass a background check
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience using Qualia is a plus
- Experience with Clio
Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will be team-oriented, adaptable, and professional under pressure. We are looking for someone with a positive, solutions-focused mindset who can manage shifting priorities while maintaining excellent client service and strong collaboration with team members.
Schedule
- Full-time
- Monday – Friday
- 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
- Onsite only (no remote work available)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $38,000.00 - $47,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Law Firm : 2 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Valdosta, GA 31601 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
