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Bridge Capital Group is an internally funded, first mortgage, commercial real estate lender to real estate professionals in multiple states. Based in Boca Raton, the Company is led by long established real estate developers (visit our affiliated website:  who combine extensive real estate development experience with prudent lending practices. Our title company, Bridge Title, is an authorized agent of First American Title Co. We seek an experienced commercial real estate title agent/real estate transaction paralegal, who will assist the General Counsel. The compensation package includes a competitive salary, bonus and fully paid medical insurance.

Job Description:

Candidates for the position must possess 3-5 years of experience in commercial title insurance processing, closing and disbursement, with a title insurance company or law firm. Proficiency with title underwriting policies, escrow accounting procedures and regulatory compliance are required. Knowledge of Landtech or E-Filing software is preferred. Detail oriented with strong organizational, communication and proof reading skills are required. A critical thinker with a collaborative attitude is essential to participate within our fast paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge and understanding of title insurance industry policies and procedures, including an ability to analyze commitments for title insurance and the requirements of closing. A State of Florida Title Insurance License is required.

Duties of the Title Agent/Real Estate Paralegal:

• Track loan closing checklist and assist managing attorney in completing all title conditions and requirements for commercial real estate loan closings;
• Order title searches, pre-closing and post-closing title updates;
• Attend to and resolve title matters discovered during title searches, including liens, judgments and other encumbrances;
• Prepare mortgage payoff letters, affidavits, releases and statutory forms commonly used in real estate closing transactions;
• Prepare settlement statements and familiarity with Excel based closing statements;
• Prepare and route closing document packages to appropriate recipients;
• Maintain record of post-closing mailings, disbursements and funding registers;
• Finalize title policies for attorney review;
• Monitor post-closing agreements, discharges, releases and other critical dates; and
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality in all aspects of the position.

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