Escrow Assistant I

HomeServices of America • Palm Springs, CA

3h

About The Position

The Escrow Assistant I provides general office support to the assigned Escrow office. May serve as a back up to other office staff and assist with special projects, as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of one year of previous escrow receptionist experience.
• Knowledge of escrow, real estate, title and/or mortgage business helpful.
• Ability to handle multiple line telephone console.
• Strong personal computer skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent organizational skills with a focus on details to ensure accuracy.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.
• The position will require approval from the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) and EAFC (Escrow Agents Fidelity Corporation).

Responsibilities

• Perform miscellaneous opening procedures: prepare start card, proofread instructions prior to disbursing.
• Send certified escrow instructions to lender.
• Provide all information required to open a refinance or a resale escrow in general information.
• Obtain “Legal and Vesting” (L&V) for title.
• Open title search for a refinance and resale escrow.
• Prepare and package loan escrow instructions and all documents required in borrower’s opening package.
• Package preprinted sale escrow instructions and all preprinted documents required in Seller/Buyer package.
• Properly order demands, beneficiary statements, and homeowner association statements.
• Accurately prepare receipts.
• Accurately disseminate information from a given file to the appropriate party (i.e. Buyer/Seller/Buyers Agent/Sellers Agent/Lender/Title etc.).
• Print closing statement and HUD-1.
• Reconcile bank statements, trial balances and subsidiary A/R ledgers. Assist manager in locating errors, filling out manual reports.
• Print checks.
• Perform any additional escrow assistant-related responsibilities as requested or assigned.

Benefits

• Medical
• Health Savings Account
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation (PTO)
• 401(k) with employer match
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED