Real Estate - Closings - Processor

Job description

As a Processor in our Real Estate department, you will be responsible for performing duties related to the processing and preparation of documents associated with residential and commercial real estate transactions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions: • Maintaining extensive client contact in high-volume practice. • Opening files and attending to pre-closing requirements (i.e., ordering title work, obtaining payoffs, ordering title insurance binders, etc.) • Maintaining extensive client contact in high volume practice • Scheduling and calendaring of appointments • Responsible for coordination between client, buyers, sellers, agents, lenders, and other attorneys. • Responsible for post-closing duties which may include disbursing funds; recording documents; overnighting packages; updating client websites, etc. • Update firm's case management software with appropriate information relating to the case • Coordinate title insurance binder and policies and facilitate the clearing of any title issues • Prepare and balance CD’s, HUDs, and ALTA statements • Assist attorney with legal documents Required Competencies • Ethics & Integrity • Productivity & Hard Work • Effective Communication • Adaptability • Commitment to Excellence • Knowledge & Skills • Positive Interpersonal Relationships Minimum Qualifications • 2-3 years of experience in handling real estate transactions from preliminary title opinion to final policy • Understanding of tax and HOA prorations and payoff per diem • Proficient in MS Office • High level of attention to detail • Willingness to obtain a Notary License in the state of employment • Ability to prioritize numerous tasks on a high-volume team • High School Diploma or equivalent Preferred Skills & Experience - These are additional skills and experience that are not required to hold this position, but may provide candidates who possess them an edge over candidates who do not. • 3-5 years of experience in handling real estate transactions from preliminary title opinion to final policy • Experience with SoftPro and Protrsust • Active Notary License in state of employment Work Environment This job operates in a clerical office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Physical Demands This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files (up to 15 lbs), open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary, operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer. EEO Statement Hutchens Law Firm is committed to equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.