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NATIONAL TITLE CLOSING COORDINATOR POSITION DESCRIPTIONLocation: 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 DoOpen 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 roleExperience 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 documentationExperience coordinating with lenders, attorneys, commercial real estate agents, buyers, sellers, and other transaction stakeholdersAbility 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 ver