Escrow Assistant

Escrow Assistant page is loaded## Escrow Assistantlocations: OR, Portland (825 NE Multnomah St, Ste 1050)time type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R-4321WESTERN TITLE DIVISION**Job Description:**The **Escrow Assistant** will open, process and close transactions with appropriate supervision. Will effectively communicate with all interested parties including counsel, lenders, principals, realtors, co-workers, and all other department personnel. Must be a personable, positive, and professional representative of the Company.***\\*This position is an in-office position located in our Northeast Portland, OR location.\\****Essential Duties and Responsibilities:* Verifies and reviews all information in the preliminary report/title commitment while clearing title requirements by researching discrepancies, obtaining lien releases and clearing any other encumbrances.* Task to Central Processing Unit (CSD - CPU), i.e., payoff, HOA and utility demands that appear on preliminary report/title commitment and/or Seller/Borrower Information Sheets.* Assist in quoting our fees and charges.* Request/authorize loans to fund, receipt in funds, disburse funds including but not limited to sending out payoffs.* Schedule appointments, assembling documents for signing for both inside and outside of the office.* Assist with customer(s) signing of documents inside the office, as assigned by Escrow Officer and/or Branch Manager.* Upload all documents in appropriate category in the electronic filing system.* Document all conversations relative to each file, this will allow each team member to be informed as to the status of the file.* Prepare funding packages, provide conditions, receipt in funds.* Assist with training other personnel, guiding them to reach maximum efficiency and production of the branch.* Continues escrow education either through company training webinars/seminars/meetings or through outside sources (i.e., Escrow Association).* Complies with Company policies, procedures, regulatory requirements and complete mandatory company compliance training by prescribed deadlines.* At a minimum, the ability to work from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.Knowledge and Skills Required:* Requires 2+ years of commercial escrow experience.* Knowledge of title insurance policies, endorsements and title pricing.* Knowledge of escrow documents, escrow fees and terminology.* Basic computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook.* Ability to work in fast paced environment while successfully performing under extreme time constraints and meets prescribed deadlines.* Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational skills, with ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects.#LI-KB1**Benefits may include:*** Comprehensive medical, prescriptions, dental and vision plans* 401(k) plan with a discretionary company match* Shareholder Purchase and Reinvestment Plan* Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance premium paid by the company* Voluntary supplemental life insurance for employees, spouses and dependent children* Fertility and Family Building Benefits* Paid Disability benefits* Paid time off programs* 11 Company paid holidays per year* Flexible spending account* Health savings account (available to High Deductible Health Plan participants only)* Employee Assistance Program* Educational Assistance Program* Voluntary benefits, such as Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and Accident Insurance* Title insurance policies and certain escrow services for the employee's primary personal residence at no charge* Transportation benefit plan for mass transit, parking and vanpool, in several marketsNote: If you currently are employed by Old Republic Title (or one of its wholly owned affiliated companies) please get in touch with your human resources representative regarding the application process.## For California applicants, please click the following link to view our*Old Republic Title is an Equal Opportunity Employer* #J-18808-Ljbffr