A Unique Blend of Excellence and Community Impact! 

At Saad & Saad LLP, we take pride in being more than just a transactional law firm focused on real estate and business – we are a force for positive change in Ohio's affordable housing sector. If you're seeking a career that goes beyond the day-to-day tasks to having a positive impact on individuals and communities, you have found the right place.

What Sets Us Apart?

Championing Affordable Housing: Join a team renowned throughout Ohio for our stellar work in the affordable housing sector. At Saad & Saad LLP and through our affiliated title agency Star Title Agency LLC, we believe in the transformative power of safe and affordable housing, and our team finds meaning and purpose in contributing to this vital aspect of community development.  

Collaborative Team Environment: Experience the dynamic synergy of our legal and title teams working hand in hand. Here, you'll wear many hats, collaborating closely with your team members to achieve remarkable results.   

Culture of Camaraderie: Join a close-knit, family-oriented culture where every team member is valued. Our supportive environment fosters a sense of belonging, making Saad & Saad LLP not just a workplace but a community.    

Career Growth: We believe in your potential and provide ample room for career development. Whether you aspire to advance in legal, title or escrow, opportunities abound. Saad & Saad LLP is on a growth trajectory, and we prioritize promoting talent from within.

Why Saad & Saad LLP?  

Because Here, Your Career is About Making a Real Difference. 

If you're driven by a passion for real estate and business transactional law, community impact, and career growth, Saad & Saad LLP welcomes you. Join us on a journey where every legal professional is a key player in creating positive change. Explore our exciting career opportunities that align with your values; take a look at our job openings below and follow the instructions for applying.

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JOB OPPORTUNITY: COO & Integrator – ON SITE AT 500 S. FRONT STREET, COLUMBUS

OPPORTUNITY

Do you want to make a positive impact on individuals, families and communities? Come work with our clients and their stakeholders to help make their dreams a reality. With deep expertise in the affordable housing sector, Star Title Agency and Saad & Saad help our clients develop safe, essential housing that revives communities and provides individuals and families opportunities to flourish.

Why Work at Saad & Saad LLP?

• Everyone’s voice counts. We listen to and welcome your ideas.
• It’s a collaborative, team-oriented culture, with a lot of variety in your work.
• We’re growing, which means there are ample opportunities for you to grow and advance!
• High-functioning, professional business operating structure and company culture.

We have an attractive opportunity for a seasoned operational leader to serve as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and EOS Integrator, overseeing day-to-day operations across both the law firm and title agency. This role is ideal for a decisive, detail-driven leader who excels at translating vision into execution, building strong teams, enforcing process discipline, and driving measurable results. If this sounds like you, we would welcome the opportunity to connect.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:  

Vision Execution & Alignment

• Translate Visionary goals into clear plans and measurable priorities
• Drive alignment with the V/TO, 1-Year Plan, and Quarterly Rocks
• Ensure consistent execution across law firm and title agency operations

Accountability & Leadership Management

• Own firm-wide accountability, role clarity, and performance
• Ensure Right People/Right Seats and lead department heads to outcomes 
• Serve as the primary day-to-day operational decision-maker

End-to-End Workflow Oversight

• Oversee closing lifecycle from intake through post-closing for speed and accuracy
• Set and enforce service standards for responsiveness and deadlines

Legal & Title Operations Oversight

• Standardize workflows, checkpoints, and escalation procedures
• Align staffing with volume, workload, and deadlines Ensure quality control for title production, closing packages, and post-closing

Client Experience & Service Excellence

• Deliver a consistent, high-quality experience for clients and referral partners
• Resolve escalations quickly and improve communication standard

Process Documentation & Standardization (Firm-Wide)

• Build and enforce SOPs, checklists, and training resources
• Audit compliance and improve workflows using performance data

HR Leadership & Compliance Responsibilities

• Maintain compliant, audit-ready HR systems and documentation
• Lead recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and training
• Oversee performance management, corrective action, and terminations

Payroll, Benefits & 401(k) Oversight

• Ensure accurate payroll, PTO tracking, and incentive processing 
• Manage benefits administration and 401(k) coordination/compliance

Software, Systems & Technology Leadership

• Research, select and lead system rollouts, upgrades, training, and adoption
• Manage vendors and ensure tools support workflow and compliance

Office Administration & Vendor Management

• Oversee office operations, space needs, and vendor relationships
• Drive cost control, service quality, and operational continuity

Compliance, Risk Management & Financial Oversight

• Ensure compliance with underwriter, escrow/trust, and data security standards
• Reduce risk through controls, training, and consistent process enforcement
• Track KPIs and improve profitability through efficiency and error reduction

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Proven operational leadership in a real estate law firm and/or title agency
• Strong process documentation and enforcement capabilities
• Excellent project management, communication, and leadership skills
• Experience in HR, payroll and benefits administration and compliance
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Proficient utilizing title production, case management and project management software
• Thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Education and Experience:

• Demonstrated EOS Integrator experience and mastery of EOS tools strongly preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, real estate, accounting or related field required
• Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum 7 years’ progressive operations leadership experience
• Minimum 3 years’ overseeing operations in a real estate law firm and/or title agency
• Successful track record scaling operations and improving compliance readiness
• High technological literacy, including use of AI to drive efficiencies

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk, typing on a keyboard, and viewing computer monitor(s)
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times 
• Overtime required, particularly during project closings

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Competitive base compensation plus bonuses
• Paid time off, earned in first year
• Six paid holidays, plus two floating holidays per year
• Medical and dental insurance at low monthly premiums
• Short-term disability insurance, 100% employer paid
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

HOW TO APPLY

Send an email to [email protected] with the following information:

• In the subject line, write “COO-Integrator Opportunity”.
• In the body of the email let us know what about your experience makes you the perfect fit for this opportunity.
• Include your name and phone number.
• Attach your current resume.

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JOB OPPORTUNITY: REAL ESTATE PARALEGAL – ON SITE AT 500 S. FRONT STREET, COLUMBUS  

OPPORTUNITY

Do work that has a positive impact on individuals, families and communities. Work with our clients and their stakeholders to help make their dreams a reality. With deep expertise in the affordable housing sector, Saad & Saad LLP and Star Title Agency LLC help our clients develop safe, essential housing that revives communities and provides individuals and families opportunities to flourish.

Why Work at Saad & Saad LLP?

• Everyone’s voice counts. We listen to and welcome your ideas.
• It’s a collaborative, team-oriented culture, with a lot of variety in your work.
• We’re growing, which means there are ample opportunities for you to grow and advance!
• High-functioning, professional business operating structure and company culture.

We have an attractive opportunity for an accomplished Real Estate Paralegal to join our close-knit, family-oriented team of legal, title and escrow professionals. We provide unparalleled service with a hands-on, client-focused approach. We take pride in our impeccable attention to detail and creative problem-solving abilities, and work collaboratively – with our clients, stakeholders, and team members – to bring every project to successful completion. If this sounds like you, we would love for you to join us.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Real Estate Paralegal is primarily responsible for assisting lawyers and law and title associates in accurately preparing, organizing and filing various legal and title documents; and working with title associates to manage transaction closings.  

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Research and analyze statutes, regulations, legal and title articles, judicial and title decisions and underwriting, and other legal and title sources; provide written analysis to attorneys and co-workers.
• Conduct careful and thorough analysis of complex real estate documents and drafting summaries of documents.
• Draft, analyze and review legal documents including corporate formation documents, bylaws, operating agreements, resolutions, minutes, stock certificates, purchase and sale agreements, leases, amendments, guarantees, UCC financing statements, security agreements, deeds, mortgages, deeds of trust, surveys, zoning reports, local and municipal compliance letters, and various other documents relating to real estate and corporate transactions.
• Draft and review legal documents, such as purchase and sale agreements, leases, and loan documents.
• Prepare and file legal documents, including deeds, mortgages, and UCC filings.
• Coordinate due diligence efforts with external counsel and other professionals, such as title companies, surveyors, and environmental consultants.
• Prepare, mail, track and obtain estoppel certificates from tenants and adjoining landowners.
• Review title and survey reports, clear title issues and assist in all facets of commercial and residential real estate transactions.
• Assemble clients’ diligence submission packages for investors, lenders, and state agencies (e.g., OHFA, HUD, USDA, etc.).
• Assist attorneys in handling USDA, Rural Development transactions; complete USDA forms.
• Form LLCs, partnerships, and corporations, and draft organizational documents, authority certificates and resolutions.
• Setup and manage transaction closing files.
• Review and prepare corporate organizational due diligence.
• Review and prepare project financing documents.
• Manage and maintain electronic and hard copy files.
• Develop monitor, and update closing and other checklists for real estate transactions.
• Assist with closing logistics.
• Update and maintain internal project management software.
• Communicate with clients and other parties to the transaction and their attorneys.
• Manage project deadlines.
• Assist with other legal matters as needed. 

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Working knowledge (conditioned upon experience) of (a) terminology, principles, and research methods for legal, title, and survey projects; (b) governmental and other offices processes; and (c) and other related matters as this position may dictate.
• Strong drafting and analytical skills.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with legal and title and survey research and processing software such as LexisNexis, SoftPro, RamQuest and other software.
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint).
• Experience with legal databases, such as LexisNexis, Pacer, and Ohio Revised Code (ORC).
• Proficient with using online project management and filesharing software such as Sharefile, Box, Dropbox, Procurem.
• Willing and able to provide sample legal writing, such as legal memoranda or business correspondence. 

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Large firm experience.
• Experience with complex legal documents and multi-party closings.
• Experience with land use concepts and/or manufactured housing projects. 

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as paralegal studies, legal studies, or business law; paralegal certification a plus and title experience a plus.
• Minimum five years’ experience as real estate paralegal, legal assistant, or title assistant. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk, typing on a keyboard, and viewing computer monitor(s).
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. Occasional overtime, particularly during peak periods of real estate closings.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Competitive salary and bonuses, based on experience
• Paid time off, earned in first year
• Six paid holidays, plus two flexible holidays per year
• Medical and dental insurance at low monthly premiums
• Short-term disability insurance, 100% employer paid
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Profit sharing
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Reserved garage parking, 100% employer paid

HOW TO APPLY

Send an email to [email protected] with the following information:

• In the subject line, write “Real Estate Paralegal Opportunity”
• In the body of the email let us know what about your experience makes you the perfect fit for this opportunity.
• Include your name and phone number.
• Attach your current resume.

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JOB OPPORTUNITY: COMMERCIAL ESCROW OFFICER – ON SITE AT 500 S. FRONT STREET, COLUMBUS  

OPPORTUNITY

Do you want to make a positive impact on individuals, families and communities? Come work with our clients and their stakeholders to help make their dreams a reality. With deep expertise in the affordable housing sector, Star Title Agency and Saad & Saad help our clients develop safe, essential housing that revives communities and provides individuals and families opportunities to flourish.  

Why Work at Star Title?

• Everyone’s voice counts. We listen to and welcome your ideas.
• It’s a collaborative, team-oriented culture, with a lot of variety in your work.
• We’re growing, which means there are ample opportunities for you to grow and advance!
• High-functioning, professional business operating structure and company culture. 

We have an attractive opening for an accomplished Commercial Escrow Officer to join our expert team of title, escrow and legal professionals. We provide unparalleled service with a hands-on, client-focused approach. We take pride in our attention to detail and creative problem-solving abilities, and work collaboratively – with our clients, stakeholders, and team members – to bring every project to successful completion. If this sounds like you, we would love to talk to you.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Commercial Escrow Officer is primarily responsible for managing title agency escrow transactions involving complex real estate deals. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Serve as main point of contact for all parties involved in the transaction.
• Manage projects from beginning to end, including preparing and balancing settlement statements, receiving, verifying and disbursing funds, and resolving discrepancies to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Complete checklists and assemble, prepare and review documents for residential and commercial closings.
• Collaborate with the title department to resolve title issues such as legal descriptions, easements, lot splits, vesting, all tax liens, abstracts of judgments, bankruptcies, boundary disputes, encroachments, lis pendens, etc.
• Coordinate the signing of closing documents and ensure proper execution.
• Prior to disbursement, confirm all funds are collected, all appropriate documents are checked for accuracy, signatures are collected, and acknowledgements and legal descriptions are correct.
• Oversee the issuance of checks, bills and statements, receipts, and any other documents.
• Collect all taxes due, HOA dues, and any delinquencies and/or principal and interest.
• Ensure all payoffs have been collected, mailed, delivered or wired according to instructions.
• Verify against the HUD statement that all disbursements have been paid correctly.
• Prior to recording, verify all legal documents for correct acknowledgements, legal, and lien information.
• Assemble and review recording packages.
• Assemble closing binder and distribute to parties once closing is complete.
• Manage and develop client relationships to encourage future real estate closing transactions.
• Provide high level of customer service and develop ongoing escrow referrals for escrow transactions.
• Assist legal department when necessary.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Skills and Abilities:

• Deep understanding of real estate law, title insurance, closing procedures, and regulatory compliance
• Proven ability to handle large and complex real estate deals, including commercial and refinance transactions.
• Commissioned State of Ohio Notary Public with Remote Online Notarization credentials (or willing to obtain).
• Exemplary attention to detail and relentless pursuit of excellence.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Proficiency with project management and escrow and title processing software such as SoftPro, RamQuest, Monday.com, QuickBooks and other software.
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint).
• Proficient using online due diligence file sharing websites (Sharefile, Box, Dropbox, Procorem, etc.) 

Education and Experience:

• Minimum seven years’ experience overseeing the real estate closing process, preferably as an escrow officer, supervisor or manager.
• Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certification a plus.
• Title license a plus. 

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk, typing on a keyboard, and viewing computer monitor(s).
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Occasional overtime, particularly during project closings.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS  

• Competitive base compensation plus bonuses
• Paid time off, earned in first year
• Six paid holidays, plus two floating holidays per year
• Medical and dental insurance at low monthly premiums
• Short-term disability insurance, 100% employer paid
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

HOW TO APPLY

Send an email to [email protected] with the following information:  

• In the subject line, write “Commercial Escrow Officer Opportunity”
• In the body of the email let us know what about your experience makes you the perfect fit for this opportunity.
• Include your name and phone number.
• Attach your current resume.

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JOB OPPORTUNITY: PARALEGAL/LEGAL ASSISTANT – ON SITE AT 500 S. FRONT STREET, COLUMBUS  

OPPORTUNITY

Do work that has a positive impact on individuals, families and communities. Work with our clients and their stakeholders to help make their dreams a reality. With deep expertise in the affordable housing sector, Saad & Saad LLP and Star Title Agency LLC help our clients develop safe, essential housing that revives communities and provides individuals and families opportunities to flourish.  

Why Work at Saad & Saad LLP?

• Everyone’s voice counts. We listen to and welcome your ideas.
• It’s a collaborative, team-oriented culture, with a lot of variety in your work.
• We’re growing, which means there are ample opportunities for you to grow and advance!
• High-functioning, professional business operating structure and company culture. 

We have a unique opening for a highly organized and career-oriented Paralegal/Legal Assistant to join our expert team of legal, title and escrow professionals. We provide unparalleled service with a hands-on, client-focused approach. We take pride in our impeccable attention to detail and creative problem-solving abilities, and work collaboratively – with our clients, stakeholders, and team members – to bring every project to successful completion. If this sounds like you, we would love for you to join us.  

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Paralegal/Legal Assistant is primarily responsible for assisting lawyers and law and title associates in accurately preparing, organizing and filing various legal and title documents. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:  

• Meet with attorneys, co-workers, clients, and other professionals to discuss assigned projects.
• Provide administrative, documentary, and ongoing research support to attorneys.
• Research legal and title issues and supporting law by using online and offline resources.
• Prepare and file documents with courts, counties and other governmental offices.
• Organize and archive documents related to completed and ongoing projects, according to established standards.
• Research and analyze statutes, regulations, legal and title articles, judicial and title decisions and underwriting, and other legal and title sources; provide written analysis to attorneys and co-workers.
• Serve as communication liaison between the firm’s attorneys, title officers, counterparties, and clients.
• Draft documents, send to attorneys and title officers for final review.
• Review documents to ensure factual elements (e.g., names, addresses, signature blocks, loan amounts, etc.) are current and correct, and proof for typographical errors.
• Assemble clients’ diligence submission packages for investors, lenders, and state agencies (e.g., OHFA, HUD, USDA, etc.).
• Perform escrow, title and survey processing.
• Complete checklists and prepare documents for Residential and Commercial closings.
• Assist attorneys in handling USDA, Rural Development transactions; complete USDA forms. 

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Working knowledge (conditioned upon experience) of (a) terminology, principles, and research methods for legal, title, and survey projects; (b) governmental and other offices processes; and (c) and other related matters as job may dictate.
• Exceptional attention to details; sees what others often miss.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Proficiency with legal and title and survey research and processing software such as LexisNexis, SoftPro and other software.
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint).
• Proficient with using project management and file sharing software (e.g., Sharefile, Box, Dropbox, Procurem, etc.)

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as paralegal studies, legal studies, or business law.
• Paralegal certification a plus and title experience a plus.
• Minimum two years’ experience as a paralegal, legal assistant, or title assistant.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk, typing on a keyboard, and viewing computer monitor(s).
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Occasional evening and weekends required, particularly during project closings.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Competitive base salary plus bonuses
• Paid time off, earned in first year
• Six paid holidays, plus two flexible holidays per year
• Medical and dental insurance at low monthly premiums
• Short-term disability insurance, 100% employer paid
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Profit-sharing
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid parking in attached garage 

HOW TO APPLY

Send an email to [email protected] with the following information:

• In the subject line, write “Paralegal-Legal Assistant Opportunity”
• In the body of the email let us know what about your experience makes you the perfect fit for this opportunity.
• Include your name and phone number. Attach your current resume.