NATIONAL TITLE CLOSING COORDINATOR POSITION DESCRIPTION
Location: New York, NY (Mid-town Manhattan)
Schedule: On-site (client requires onsite presence 5 days/week for this role)
Job Summary:
Our client, a prestigious title services organization, is seeking an experienced Title Closing Coordinator / Processor to support residential and commercial transactions. This individual will handle file opening, processing, coordination, and workflow management across multiple states.
What Youll Do
- Open and establish new transaction files, draft preliminary requirements, exceptions, and notes for title commitments under the guidance of underwriting staff and maintain accurate records throughout transaction.
- Review commercial real estate purchase, sale, loan documents, affidavits, title documents, surveys, and other needed due diligence to identify title issues, underwriting risks, and required curative actions.
- Coordinate all aspects of commercial title orders from opening through closing, ensuring timely communication with clients, lenders, attorneys, brokers, and internal teams.
- Assist senior underwriters by gathering, reviewing, and organizing all necessary documentation for commercial underwriting decisions.
- Order, track, and review due diligence items including title searches, municipal lien reports, UCCs, tax certifications, and other required documentation.
- Analyze title searches, surveys, plats, legal descriptions, corporate records, and recorded documents to identify defects or discrepancies.
- Prepare accurate title commitments, preliminary reports, endorsements, settlement statements, and final policies in accordance with company and regulatory standards.
- Draft preliminary requirements, exceptions, and notes for title commitments under the guidance of underwriting staff.
- Work closely with escrow officers and closing teams to clear title requirements, resolve curative issues, and ensure readiness for closing.
- Communicate with agents, attorneys, lenders, and stakeholders to obtain missing information, clarify transaction details, and maintain smooth workflow.
- Assist in resolving curative issues by researching public records, coordinating corrective documents, and tracking outstanding requirements.
- Prepare endorsement packages, policy schedules, and supporting materials for final underwriting review and approval.
- Maintain detailed file notes, communication logs, and documentation throughout the transaction lifecycle to ensure compliance and audit readiness.
- Support postclosing processes including policy issuance, recording verification, delivery of final documents, and followup on outstanding items.
- Monitor workflow, prioritize multiple commercial files, and ensure deadlines and service expectations are consistently met.
- Provide administrative and technical support for underwriting projects, audits, and process improvements within the commercial title department.
- Participate in ongoing training to expand knowledge of commercial underwriting principles, risk evaluation, and advanced title concepts.
Candidate Profile:
- 4+ years of substantive experience as a commercial title processor, title coordinator, assistant or junior underwriter or similar commercial real estate transaction role
- Experience assisting senior underwriters in evaluating complex commercial transactions and determining insurability.
- Strong understanding of commercial title insurance, underwriting principles, title commitments, title insurance, surveys, and commercial real estate transaction documentation
- Experience coordinating with lenders, attorneys, commercial real estate agents, buyers, sellers, and other transaction stakeholders
- Ability to work collaboratively with underwriters, processors, closers, and external stakeholders.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret legal documents and identify potential title defects or risks.
- Proficiency with title insurance production software, related industry technology platforms, and standard office applications.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a client service mind-set
- High attention to detail and strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple, complex commercial transactions simultaneously.
- Detail-oriented approach with a commitment to accuracy, quality, and client service
- Willingness to learn advanced underwriting concepts and grow into more complex commercial work.
Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to join a respected title services organization known for its professionalism, client service, and commitment to excellence.
The role offers a dynamic mix of transaction management, client interaction, and operational coordination, providing meaningful responsibility and long-term career growth potential.
You will work alongside experienced industry professionals in a collaborative environment that values accuracy, efficiency, and exceptional service.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $100,000 $150,000+ This hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting. Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements, qualifications, and geographic location.
- Eligibility for a full-benefit package