Residential​/Commercial Real Estate Paralegal

Job Overview

EASTERN TITLE DIVISION

Job Description:

The Residential/Commercial Real Estate Paralegal plays a pivotal role in supporting the legal, underwriting, and escrow operations at Old Republic Title. This position is responsible for managing real estate transactions and ensuring that all legal, procedural, and administrative aspects are handled accurately and efficiently. The paralegal provides legal and administrative support to Underwriting, including Commercial Services, Underwriting Counsels, Commercial Examiners, Underwriting Management, and Escrow Services.

Hybrid:
This is a hybrid role based out of our Fairfield, CT office.

• Independently facilitate closings, including closing statement preparation, document preparation, recording, phone and email communications, and coordination with Escrow Services.
• Prepare pro-forma policies, endorsements, and title commitments.
• Prepare final title policies.
• Order title searches, updates, and prepare endorsements and invoices.
• Partner with Escrow Services and Underwriters to review, edit, and execute escrow agreements and provide the necessary information and documentation for deposit of funds into escrow accounts.
• Work with Underwriters, Company offices, agents, and attorneys nationwide to refer, coordinate, track, and follow up on in-state orders.
• Assist staff with inquiries related to Escrow Services.
• Ability to work overtime as requested by management.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent. Paralegal degree/certification or a minimum of 3 years of related practical experience with a law firm or commercial title insurer.

Experience:

Minimum of two (2) years’ experience as a commercial real estate paralegal, including title insurance commitments, policies, settlement statements, closings, and post-closing activities.

• Experience with closing software.
• Knowledge of the title insurance and information industry is preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate concisely and politely.
• Ability to independently process commercial and large transactional real estate closings from start to finish.
• Strong mathematical skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Able to multi-task and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
• Excellent problem solving and organizational skills.
• Able to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external customers.
• Able to work independently.
• Competency in Windows and Microsoft Office, including intermediate to advanced Excel proficiency, word processing, database navigation, and presentation creation.

• Comprehensive medical, prescriptions, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) plan with a discretionary company match.
• Shareholder Purchase and Reinvestment Plan.
• Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance paid by the company.
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance for employees, spouses and dependent children.
• Fertility and Family Building Benefits.
• Paid Disability benefits.
• Paid time off programs.
• 11 company paid holidays per year.
• Flexible spending account.
• Health savings account (available to High Deductible Health Plan participants only).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Voluntary benefits, such as Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance, and Accident Insurance.
• Title insurance policies and certain escrow services for the employee’s primary personal residence at no charge.
• Transportation benefit plan for mass transit, parking, and vanpool in several markets.

Old Republic Title is an Equal Opportunity Employer.