Hybrid Senior Residential Real Estate Paralegal / Manager

We are looking for an experienced Senior Residential Real Estate Paralegal / Manager to oversee closing activity for residential transactions in Scottsdale, Arizona. This position supports a multi-state home-builder financing operation and requires someone who is detail oriented and can coordinate documentation, guide closing workflows, and provide day-to-day leadership to support staff. The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of builder or developer transactions, strong organizational judgment, and the ability to keep deals moving accurately and efficiently in a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the full closing process for residential real estate transactions involving home builders and lot purchases across several states.

• Review, prepare, and organize transaction documents to help ensure timely, accurate, and compliant closings.

• Coordinate with internal teams, outside parties, and business partners to resolve title, document, and scheduling issues before closing.

• Supervise and support two operations specialists, including assigning work, monitoring output, and helping maintain service standards.

• Track closing timelines and priorities across multiple active files while addressing issues that could delay funding or execution.

• Maintain organized records and documentation related to residential real estate matters, entity-related materials, and corporate legal support needs.

• Assist with entity formation and corporate governance tasks connected to real estate operations when needed.

• Help implement process improvements within closing operations to strengthen consistency, efficiency, and document control.

Qualifications:

• At least 10 years of paralegal experience, with substantial focus on residential real estate transactions and closings.

• Prior experience supporting home builders, developers, or a high-volume residential real estate financing environment.

• Strong working knowledge of closing packages, title-related documentation, and transaction coordination for multi-state deals.

• Demonstrated ability to lead or supervise support staff in an operations or legal setting.

• Familiarity with corporate governance matters and entity formation related to business operations.

• Excellent attention to detail, time management skills, and ability to manage multiple deadlines at once.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a hybrid work environment.

Compensation

$115,000.00-$150,000.00 Yearly

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