What are the responsibilities and job description for the Escrow Assistant position at First National Title Co.?
_ Salary equal with experience._
First National Title Company in Fayetteville Arkansas has job opportunities for an Escrow Assistant. The Escrow Assistant is responsible to assist the Escrow Officer to effectively manage the real estate closing transaction for insuring title insurance. This position requires the Escrow Assistant to exercise judgment and to possess the knowledge and experience necessary to efficiently handle any situation which may arise during the escrow process.
Job Roles:
- Assist the Escrow Officer with the entire real estate closing process, including compliance with real estate contracts, lender instructions, title requirements, company requirements and other written instructions.
- Understand the escrow process to determine what steps need to be taken to transfer the title of property pursuant to the conditions called for in the real estate contract and lender instructions.
- Collaborate with title department to resolve title issues such as legal descriptions, easements, lot splits, vesting, all tax liens, judgments, bankruptcies, boundary disputes, encroachments, etc.
- Prepare all closing documents necessary to ensure title insurance is issued at closing.
- Secure all documents (corrective and others) that may be required for the issuance of title insurance.
- Assist customers and clients with closing related questions.
- Prior to disbursement, confirm all funds are collected, all appropriate documents are checked for accuracy, signatures are collected, and acknowledgements and legal descriptions are correct.
- Ensure all payoffs have been collected, mailed, delivered, or wired according to instructions.
- Prior to recording, verify all legal documents for correct acknowledgements, legal, and lien information.
- Manage and develop client relationships to ensure future real estate closing transactions.
- Correspond with lenders, builders, real estate agents and attorneys as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned by Escrow Officer.
Role Specific Knowledge:
- Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the escrow/title industry field.
- Good client relations and organizational skills.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to read and interpret documents.
- Detail-oriented and professional; able to handle confidential information.
- Strong communication, both verbal and written.
- Ability to deal with multiple types of roles such as real estate sellers, buyers, agents, and brokers.
Job Type: Full-time
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Fayetteville, AR 72703 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Fayetteville, AR 72703: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
