Closing Assistant

Job Summary

Assist with residential and commercial real estate closings full-service title and escrow team affiliated with The St. Joe Company.

Essential Functions

• Process tasks necessary to close residential title transactions, final closing packages, issue title policies and post-closing matters.
• Communicate with realtors, lenders, mortgage brokers and clients to ensure accurate information while providing the best customer service.
• Review and clear liens, judgments and other requirements on title commitments and lender closing instructions for compliance status.
• Assist in preparing documentation and clearing closing requirements for the completion of real estate transactions.
• Work with internal and external customers to manage all aspects of sale, resale, and financing transactions. 
• Assist with in-person and mail-away closings. 
• Maintain closing files.
• Collaborate with lenders, real estate agents, lawyers and other company offices on transactional issues encountered on specific transactions.
• Perform any general office functions, as needed.
• Order and/or purchase supplies, as needed.
• Prepare and review reports for accuracy.
• Assist with business development, as needed.

Education and Experience

• Real estate transactional experience preferred.
• Florida Notary Public preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Qualia closing software experience a plus.
• High level of proficiency using Microsoft Word and Excel preferred.
• Outstanding organizational, interpersonal and administrative skills with a positive, energetic, flexible and customer service-oriented attitude.
• Ability to proactively address and resolve issues heading into a real estate closing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be self-motivated and able to meet deadlines under pressure.
• Must have the ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently.
• Good understanding of Florida real estate closing procedures and/or mortgage loan processing preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Physical Demands

• Ability to operate normal office equipment.
• Extensive use of computer.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 15 lbs.

Working Conditions

Normal office environment, with occasional travel to other office locations.