Escrow Assistant

Escrow Assistant

We are seeking an experienced Escrow Assistant to join the team of a National Title Insurance company in Phoenix! This is a long-term temporary position. A minimum of 1 year experience is required.

About the job:

Prior to Closing:

• Order payoffs and final utilities for files; verify payoffs match title commitments.

• Handle all file requirements prior to closing, including but not limited to liens, judgments, and bankruptcy requirements.

• Obtain most past and present tax information; ensure current taxes have not been paid.

• Order and follow-up on HOA letters, bylaws, financials, and irrigation.

• Obtain commission information on the real estate agents involved in the transaction.

• Disburse files and verify receipt and accuracy of wires.

• Prepare Power of Attorneys and Quit Claim Deeds when necessary.

• Maintain communication with the Escrow Officer regarding status of the file.

• Handle walk-ins or phone calls when Escrow Officer is unavailable.

• Help other assistants and fill in as receptionist as needed.

Closing:

• Assist with entering figures from lender.

• Assist with printing documents for closing.

• Print checks for closing.

• Assist with faxing figures to lenders/Realtors.

After Closing:

• Clean out file for shipping of loan package, recordings, follow-up on any money held in escrow, etc.

• Prepare closed out file for scanning.

Position Comments: per the description, softpro knowledge is a plus - Must have SoftPro experience. Familiar with multi-state escrow a huge plus.