Escrow Assistant

Title Financial Corp • Butte, MT

12d

About The Position

The Escrow Assistant performs general support tasks to assist Escrow Officers in managing and closing transactions, ensuring all documentation is accurate and complete. This position gathers documents and processes paperwork required for all payoffs, liens, and clearing title for routine escrow transactions. The Escrow Assistant communicates with various types of lenders, realtors, attorneys, customers, etc., in order to facilitate information gathering.

This position reports to the Vice President / County Manager.

Requirements

• People-oriented with excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Understands the importance of deadlines, is organized, with excellent time management ability.
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and ask for assistance when needed.
• Has above-average computer skills with the ability to learn new programs. Experience with Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, or other related software is required.
• Must be 18 years old or older, have a valid driver’s license, and be able to use a personal or company vehicle for company errands and training.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at times.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a liaison between buyers, sellers, real estate agents, lenders, and other parties involved in the transaction, ensuring clear and effective communication throughout the process.
• Ensure all escrow activities comply with company policies, procedures and relevant regulations, maintaining confidentiality and security of all files and records.
• Provides general administrative support to the escrow team as needed including data entry, answering phones, and other clerical tasks.
• Assist escrow staff in preparing for closing by requesting pay off statements and figuring loans, lien releases, insurance, commissions and legal records and/or necessary documents to ensure that lender instructions coincide with the purchase agreement.
• Sends lender packages according to closing instructions.
• Uploads all necessary documents into document retention software and complete all required information.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with company employees and customers by phone, in person or through correspondence.
• Supports corporate core values, purpose, goals and culture.
• React to change positively and productively, including as a result of the expansion of job responsibilities and expectations.
• Adheres to all company policies and standards, including the expectation of prompt, predictable and regular attendance.
• Other job duties as required.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits plan including paid medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, and short-term disability coverage for employees.
• In addition, we offer a 401(k) with a competitive discretionary match, discount on closing fees, early paycheck access, wellness program, pet insurance, and voluntary plans, including accident, hospital plans, and more!
• New employees receive 24 hours of FTO on their first check with additional accrual for a total of three weeks of Flexible Time Off each year.
• In addition, employees receive 11 paid holidays, Volunteer Time Off, Parent Leave, Grandparent Leave, and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees