Escrow Assistant

divh2Escrow Assistant/h2pAssist Escrow Officer to prepare and coordinate closing transactions between loan establishments, sellers, borrowers and real estate agents by performing the following duties. The Escrow Assistant is a critical player that works with other team members to build a support line that ensures customer service and satisfactions for TitleOne./ppEssential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned./ppProvides support to the Escrow Officer by performing such duties as file set-up, scheduling, coordinating with other departments, file monitoring, customer contact and back-up in the absence of the Escrow Officer. Editing checks, balancing files, printing checks, shipping and uploading loan packages, sending and posting wires and depositing checks. In smaller operations, this position may also lead to dual positions such as receptionist or customer service./ppConducts closing transactions as a neutral third party, compiles loan documents, title research and Real Estate Agent instructions. Answer questions of buyers and sellers relating to details of transaction and obtains signatures of principal parties on necessary documents./ppDevelops and executes a system for clerical duties and file coordination that adhere to companys policies and procedures and appeal to the Team./ppAssist Escrow Officer and Title Officers to clear title on some transactions./ppDevelops and executes a system for clerical duties and file coordination that appeal to the Team/ppResponsible for all processes required for depositing and tracking earnest money checks. Disbursing and funding transactions/ppComply with TitleOne Corporation escrow trust accounting standards as outlined in the process and procedure manual./ppOversees personally or through team players the following functions:/pulliHandle pre and post closing curative matters for Escrow Officer./liliEnsures all earnest money checks are deposited into file in timely manner/liliProvides earnest money receipts to customers according to service level expectations/liliFile is disbursed following our trust accounting standards/liliCoordinate with deliveries to make sure all delivers, exchanges, and deposits are handled in a timely manner/liliFinal documentation is uploaded in the file and sent to all appropriate parties/liliCheck files for payoffs/assumptions from mortgage companies./liliVerify commission request with real estate agents./liliAssist Escrow Officer with updates to lenders and real estate agents./liliReview real estate contract, lender instructions and closing requirements and/or special instructions/liliHeavy telephone and email contact with Realtor, Lenders, Buyer and Sellers. Answer inquires regarding status of files, explain curative problems and procedures with all parties involved in transaction/liliBack up front desk person on telephone./liliAssist Escrow Officer in obtaining funding numbers for closings/liliUpload documents and related correspondence in ResWare/liliPrepare curative documents as needed./liliBackup Centralized Funder and Shipper/liliReview title commitment for accuracy and clear title/liliReview trial balance and outstanding check reports/liliAssist with recording fixes/li/ulpQualifications/Experience:/ppTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions./pulliMinimum one-year escrow/closing experience./liliComplete knowledge and understanding of real estate contract./liliExcellent telephone and email etiquette/liliExcellent customer relations and interpersonal relation skills./liliGood verbal and written communication skills./liliExcellent organizational skills, detail and deadline oriented, problem solving skills and the ability to work well under pressure./liliComputer skills including Windows, Microsoft and paperless production software./liliCopier, e-mail and 10 key calculator skills./liliWorking knowledge of closing statements/disclosures, lender requirements and commitment for title insurance./liliWorking knowledge of HUD-l and commitment for title insurance/li/ulpPhysical Demands:/ppThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions./ppWhile performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and drive to other offices for the closing process. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 25 pounds. The vision requirements include: close vision./p/div