What are the responsibilities and job description for the Real Estate Pre-Closer position at McLain & Merritt, P.C.?
Position Overview:
McLain & Merritt, P.C. is seeking a full-time Residential Pre-Closer with 3 years of experience in pre-closing at a law firm. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to manage multiple transactions simultaneously. This role involves coordinating with internal and external parties to move contracts from execution to close while ensuring deadlines are met and clients receive exceptional service.
About Us:
Founded in 1957, McLain & Merritt has been a trusted provider of high-quality legal representation for over five decades in the metro Atlanta area. Our mission is simple: to deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients through strategic, results-driven counsel. We’re proud to provide leaders in the real estate industry with practical legal advice. Businesses and individuals choose McLain & Merritt because we are committed to developing lasting relationships with clients who can count on the collective experience, exceptional expertise and outstanding skills of our attorneys.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee all steps of the preclosing process for residential real estate deals, ensuring accuracy and timely completion
- Prepare and review critical preclosing documentation, including title commitments, closing disclosures (CDs), settlement statements, escrow instructions, and power of attorney documents
- Order and review title examinations, surveys, HOA estoppel letters, payoff statements, utility bills, and tax information, proactively identifying and resolving title issues in collaboration with the title attorney
- Calculate estimated property taxes, including those for newly constructed homes using county-specific millage rates
- Input and update transaction data in SoftPro closing software, maintaining accurate and complete records throughout the lifecycle of each file
- Maintain and manage detailed transaction checklists, calendars, and timelines to ensure on-track closings
- Serve as a central point of contact for all transaction parties—coordinating with the closing manager, closers, clients, real estate agents, lenders, and loan processors to collect necessary information and keep all stakeholders informed
- Schedule closings and ensure all preclosing conditions are met in advance
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in real estate preclosing, with a strong preference for law firm background
- Must be available to work full time, on-site at our Buckhead office in Atlanta, Georgia
- In-depth knowledge of title and escrow processes
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and experienced in using closing software, particularly SoftPro Select
- Highly adaptable and flexible—comfortable navigating shifting priorities and transactional complexities
- Team-oriented and people-focused, with excellent communication skills and a customer service mindset
Benefits
- Competitive compensation based on experience level, plus potential for significant bi-annual bonus
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Life and disability Insurance
- Paid vacation and sick days