Current Openings

Escrow Assistant Position

The Escrow Assistant is responsible for preparing the residential and commercial title transfer and refinance files for the Escrow Officers and performing specific functions necessary to the entire escrow process.

Education & Experience:

Minimum high school graduate, (preferably 1-2 years college or business school)
Minimum 2 years experience in Escrow Assistant role
Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office (Word and Excel), Internet, and Title Software)
Minimum typing speed of 45 w.p.m.
Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
Ability to deal with all levels of organization and have impeccable customer service skills

Physical Requirements:

Requires occasional lifting, standing, pulling, pushing, and bending. Must have the ability to lift, carry, or push/pull objects weighing 25 pounds or less.

Mental Requirements:

Convey information and ideas clearly
Evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately
Initiative in job performance and self-motivated
Handle pressure well and remain poised and professional
Effectively handle problems in the workplace; including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary
Assimilate complex information, data, etc., from disparate sources and consider, adjust or modify to meet the constraints of the particular need
Effective listening skills – understanding and clarifying the concerns and issues raised by co-workers and customers
Solid understanding of financial information and data, and basic arithmetic functions

Primary Duties & Functions of Escrow Assistant

Prepare the escrow file (review commitments, purchase agreements, note filing date, notify Escrow Officer of any concerns, rush orders, etc.)
Orders all necessary closing documents (e.g. water status, survey, payoffs, etc.)
Prepares CPL and sends to lender with preliminary CD, HUD-1, or other closing statement, etc.
Prints buyers and sellers documents for closing
Prepare new deed and send to Attorney for approval
Hand off the files to the Escrow Officers, once all duties have been completed
During the closing process, will scan packages to closers
Will scan signed packages into File Scan
During post-closing, sends out all disbursements, wires, etc.
Prepares pre/post-closing checklists and attach required documents prior to placing title file/jacket in policy area
Mail 90-day letter to sellers after closing for completion of the final water/sewer holds
Release final holds and keeps track of tax holds, ensuring timely payment
Assists Escrow Officer with scheduling of appointments, and preparing the preliminary CD, HUD-1, or other closing statements
Assists customers with inquiries and information requests, resolves complaints relating to title services offered and closings (within the scope of their knowledge base)
Assists in handling any post closing calls and follows up on any outstanding requests
Maintains accurate records and follows company procedures
Other duties as assigned

Competitive salary and benefit package.

Email resume detailing experience with cover letter and salary expectations to:

Yolanda Barnes, Director of Title Operations

Black, McCuskey, Souers & Arbaugh, LPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer