What are the responsibilities and job description for the Settlement Escrow Coordinator position at Columbia Title?
JOB TITLE: Settlement Coordinator (Full-time) $16 to $25 per hour.
For over 30 years, Columbia Title has offered comprehensive title and closing services to real estate professionals, buyers and sellers throughout Indiana. We are looking for an experienced Settlement Coordinator with strong escrow and file processing skills.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Our Settlement Coordinators are primarily responsible for ordering lender packages and balancing CDs and settlement statements. (This opportunity is not a Closing Agent position.)
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Completing real estate escrow transactions by determining requirements; assembling, preparing & reviewing closing documents and disbursing funds.
- Establishing escrow accounts by depositing funds and maintaining records.
- Calculating prorated taxes and interest.
- Preparing settlement statements by utilizing lender instructions.
- Closing escrow accounts by balancing and disbursing funds.
- Complying with regulatory requirements and company policies.
- Updating job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS USED:
- Familiar with standard concepts, practices and procedures within the escrow/title industry field.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and ability to learn new software applications.
- Good client relations and organizational skills.
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
- Ability to write reports and correspondence.
- Ability to speak effectively with customers and employees of our organization.
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages.
- Detail-oriented and professional; able to handle confidential information.
- Ability to deal with multiple types of roles such as real estate sellers, buyers, agents and lenders.
TYPICAL RANGE OF EXPERIENCE:
- 2 plus years of experience in the title insurance industry, legal, real estate, or mortgage banking required.
- Experience directly handling escrow transactions preferred.
- Real Estate Paralegals and Real Estate Legal Assistants are encouraged to apply.
COMPENSATION & HOURS:
Hourly wage will be commensurate with experience. Paid vacation and holidays. Monday-Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. This position may rarely require some overtime during our peak season.
BENEFITS OFFERED:
Paid time off, health, dental, vision, life, and 401K
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- relevant: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $25
