What are the responsibilities and job description for the Escrow Assistant/Escrow Officer position at AVA Counsulting?
Job Title: Operations - Escrow Assistant III / Escrow Officer
Location: Sherman Oaks CA
Duration: 12 M Contract on W2
Job Description:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 7 - 10 years experience required; Escrow Officer experience is a plus. Escrow Assistant
Prior to Closing:
- Order payoffs and final utilities for files; verify payoffs match title commitments.
- Handle all file requirements prior to closing, including but not limited to liens, judgments, and bankruptcy requirements
- Obtain most past and present tax information; ensure current taxes have not been paid.
- Order and follow-up on HOA letters, bylaws, financials, and irrigation.
- Obtain commission information on the real estate agents involved in the transaction.
- Disburse files and verify receipt and accuracy of wires.
- Prepare Power of Attorneys and Quit Claim Deeds when necessary.
- Maintain communication with the Escrow Officer regarding status of the file.
- Handle walk-ins or phone calls when Escrow Officer is unavailable.
- Help other assistants and fill in as receptionist as needed.
Closing
- Assist with entering figures from lender.
- Assist with printing documents for closing.
- Print checks for closing.
- Assist with faxing figures to lenders/Realtors.
After Closing
- Clean out file for shipping of loan package, recordings, follow-up on any money held in escrow, etc.
- Prepare closed out file for scanning.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour
Experience:
- Escrow Assistant: 7 years (Required)
- closing: 5 years (Required)
- Commercial: 4 years (Required)
- HOA: 5 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Sherman Oaks, CA 91423: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $28