Escrow Assistant

JOB TITLE: Escrow Assistant

JOB SUMMARY

Our escrow assistant is responsible for pre-closing matters. S/He works with lenders, loan officers, and attorneys to acquire, analyze, and organize all necessary documents needed to process the closing.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Opens escrows within 24 hours and ensures customers receive copies the same day
• Assists in processing escrows with a high degree of quality, including funding/balancing, figuring, clearing prelims, and signing clients
• Orders all necessary documents to close escrows in a timely manner (i.e., demands, loan documents, and insurance)
• Maintains records of communication with all partners involved in escrows
• Follows company standards and practices when processing transactions, as well as applicable state laws and guidelines
• Informs escrow officers of any missing items or problems relevant to closing
• Deposits any funds required by buyers and sellers of each escrow within 24 hours of receipt
• Returns all calls, voicemails, and emails in a timely manner
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor
• Adheres to company policies and guidelines

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

A high school diploma is required.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, INSURANCE

Notary republic status preferred.

KNOWLEDGE

o Understands escrow standards, title clearance, real estate regulations and guidelines, and document preparation.

o Comprehends pay off per diems, tax prorations, interest, and the like.

o Understands lender documents and recordings.

SKILLS

• Adaptable: adapts to new, different, or changing requirements
• Attentive to details
• Business fundamentals: maintains privacy and confidentiality of company information, as well as that of customers and co-workers
• Customer focused: is pleasant, courteous, and professional when dealing with internal and external customers or clients
• Dependable and reliable: displays responsible behaviors at work
• Initiative: demonstrates a willingness to work and seeks out new work challenges
• Integrity: treats others with honesty, fairness, and respect
• Planning and organizing: plans and prioritizes work to manage time effectively and accomplishes assigned tasks
• Problem solver: applies critical thinking skills to solve problems by generating, evaluating, and implementing solutions
• Professional: maintains a professional demeanor at work
• Team player: works effectively with others
• Technology: uses information technology and related applications to convey and retrieve information; demonstrates strong computer/typing skills in Microsoft Office, email programs, and internet browsers
• Telephone skills, including a pleasant phone voice and etiquette
• Verbal communication: maintains open lines of communication with others

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.00 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Commute:

• Price, UT 84501 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14 - $18