TN Title Paralegal

Title Paralegal

Reno & Cavanaugh, PLLC, a law firm with offices in Washington, DC, Nashville, TN, Columbia, MD and New York, NY, seeks a Title Paralegal for the real estate practice in our Nashville, TN office.

The ideal candidate will be proactive, organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must be able to work well both independently and collaboratively in a deadline-driven environment. Candidate will work on complex high-liability commercial real estate deals across multiple states. Strong administrative, time management, and communication skills are required.

As a Title Paralegal, your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Providing support to attorneys with mixed-finance transactions, as well as on matters dealing with nonprofits, affordable housing, and low-income housing tax credit
2. Underwrite purchase, refinance, leasehold, and construction commercial transactions, evaluating title search data, surveys, and
3. Draft and issue title commitments, policies, and endorsements in line with state-specific and national underwriting
4. Review and clear title exceptions, resolve curative issues, and communicate with stakeholders to eliminate deal
5. Maintain accurate file documentation and prepare reports on open files, issued policies, and revenue
6. Serve as the main contact for clients, attorneys, and title companies to provide and seek underwriting
7. Support compliance efforts through file audits, AR tracking, and adherence to firm and regulatory standards.

Required Experience:

1. Two to four years in commercial title underwriting with experience in TN transactions.
2. Candidates should be comfortable working in a large professional environment and have working knowledge of Microsoft Office and title production and escrow software (e.g. SoftPro Select and Rynoh).
3. Active Title Producer License(s) in TN
4. In-depth knowledge of commercial title insurance practices, escrow, ALTA standards, and legal documentation.

Reno & Cavanaugh offers an excellent benefits package which includes medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance, short and long-term disability; 401(k) retirement savings plan with a firm contribution; and a generous paid time off program. Additional benefits provided are health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts, paid parental leave; family and medical leave; employee assistance program; and a pre-tax transportation benefit.

This full-time position is 5 days a week in the office, with an option to work a hybrid schedule of 4 days a week in the office after 1 year. May require overtime during peak periods or to meet deadlines. Time worked in excess of 40 hours per week will be paid at time and one-half of the hourly rate.

Interested applicants should send their Cover Letter, Resume, and Transcript (unofficial is acceptable) to HR@renocavanaugh.com.