Escrow Assistant

Escrow Administrative SupportResponsible for providing administrative support to the escrow team, this includes dealing with details of a highly confidential nature. Collects and prepares documents in the opening and closing of orders, assisting escrow principals, their lenders and/or agents in the closing of escrows.Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:Assists with customer service and administrative duties related to escrow closingsPrepares documents required for closingsProvides support to obtain the appropriate escrow documentation in accordance with policy and procedures and applicable state and federal regulationsEnters required information into the escrow operating systemSet-up escrow filesSupports Escrow Officer keeping current on documents required for the close of escrowPerforms accounting functions set by each branch and may include; receipt of funds into escrow account, the opening and closing of interest bearing accounts with the escrow accounting department, requests for wire transfersOrders beneficiary statements or payoff demands, fire insurance policies, loan documents, lender requirements for funding and other documents as required by principals for the recording and closing of escrow filesPrepares package for recording with transmittal to the title department including complete closing instructionsPrepares closing statements, disbursement worksheets and distributes checks for all closed filesRegular and predictable attendance in the branchSupervisory responsibilities:No supervisory responsibilities in this position.Competency standards:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to demonstrate the requirements listed below.Must have at least one year of escrow experienceMust have working knowledge of escrow principles and practicesMust demonstrate excellent comprehension and organizational skillsAbility to manage multiple actions at once; flexibility to reprioritize based on the direction of managementStrong customer service orientationMust display professionalism in circumstances of high pressure and heavy workloadExcellent verbal communication and problem solving skillsRecommended to become a notary within 1 to 2 yearsAbility to work with mathematical concepts (fractions, percentages, ratios and proration's)Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applicationsEducation and/or experience:High school diploma or general education degree (GED); two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Physical demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit at a desk for long periods of time, twist to reach equipment that surrounds desk, use telephone, and operate office equipment.The company will make reasonable accommodations for known disabilities as required by applicable law. All employees are required to observe the procedures contained in the Company Handbook, devote their full time energy to the company during work hours and to be loyal to the company at all times during their employment.Equal opportunity employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.