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ESCROW ASSISTANT - RECEPTIONIST
Erecording Partners
Location: Monterey California
Time: 4 months ago
Job Description:
Summary:
Open, process and close refinance and sale transactions with appropriate supervision. Effectively communicates with all interested parties including lenders, principals, realtors, co-workers, and all other department personnel. Must be a personable, positive, and professional representative of the company.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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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.
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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.
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Pull tax roll from assessor and review for accuracy and potential assessments and/or liens.
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Assist in quoting our fees and charges.
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Request/authorize loans to fund, receipt in funds, disburse funds including but not limited to sending out payoffs.
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Schedule appointments, assembling documents for signing for both inside and outside of the office.
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Assist with customer(s) signing of documents inside the office, as assigned by Escrow Officer and/or Branch Manager.
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Upload all documents in appropriate category in the electronic filing system.
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Document all conversations relative to each file, this will allow each team member to be informed as to the status of the file.
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Assemble and submit completed Policy Write Up Instruction to the Title Department. This includes reviewing all documents to be recorded for accuracy and completeness.
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Prepare funding packages, provide conditions, receipt in funds.
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Continues escrow education either through company training webinars/seminars/meetings or through outside sources (i.e. Escrow Association).
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At a minimum, the ability to work your scheduled office hours, Monday through Friday.
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Ability to work overtime as requested by management.
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Dependable, reliable and punctual attendance is required, which may include attendance at after-hour company events.
Knowledge and Skills Required:
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Knowledge of title insurance policies, endorsements and title pricing.
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Knowledge of escrow documents, escrow fees and terminology.
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Basic computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook.
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Ability to work in fast paced environment while successfully performing under extreme time constraints and meets prescribed deadlines.
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Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational skills, with ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects.
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Ability to act independently with sound judgment and take initiative.
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Written and verbal communications are clear, grammatically correct and business appropriate.
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Actively listens. Is mindful of how body language, gestures and nonverbal communications are perceived.
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We offer a competitive salary, and an excellent benefit package including health, life, and disability insurance; paid time off; and retirement plans
Note: 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.
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