Closer

Hill HR is looking to hire an experienced Escrow Closer for a full service real estate Title Company to join their growing and winning team in the Oxford, MS market. Our client provides a full range of title and settlement services. They provide statewide title searches, title insurance, closing and escrow services and are at the forefront of advancing best practice policies and procedures to protect consumers, while ensuring a positive and compliant real estate settlement experience.

JOB SUMMARY

The Escrow Closer is responsible for advanced duties related to all facets of escrow processing. This position is required to exercise extreme independent judgment and to possess the knowledge and experience necessary to efficiently handle any situation that may arise during the escrow process. This position must have an established book of business or be able to establish a book of business within a reasonable amount of time to meet given performance standards.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages all files of the office
• Review of Title Work for Issuance of Title Insurance Commitment
• Prepares HUDs, CDs, Closing Statements and other closing related statements
• Completes grant deeds, quitclaim deeds, notes, deeds of trust, requests for notice, subordination agreements, financing statements, affidavits, underwriter prescribed documents, and the like
• Works with the title department in resolving issues (e.g., legal descriptions, easements, lot splits, vesting, federal tax liens, abstracts of judgment, bankruptcies, boundary disputes, and encroachments)
• Review of lender documents before and after signing for accuracy and completeness
• Represents firm at closing when attorney cannot attend
• Prepares and Issues Title Insurance Policies
• Deposits any funds required by buyers and sellers of each escrow within 24 hours of receipt
• Deposits any funds from lender or other parties of each escrow within 24 hours of receipt
• Delegates appropriate duties to other staff members
• Follows company standards and practices when processing transactions, as well as applicable state laws and guidelines
• Coordinates the closing between the principals of the file
• Returns all calls, voicemails, and emails in a timely manner
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor
• Adheres to company policies and guidelines

QUALIFICATIONS

EXPERIENCE

Minimum three (3) years of escrow experience required.

EDUCATION

A high school diploma is required.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, INSURANCE

o Must be a Notary Republic or be bondable.

o A valid state driver’s license and automobile insurance are required.

KNOWLEDGE

o Understands escrow standards, title clearance, real estate regulations and guidelines, and document preparation.

o Comprehends pay off per diems, tax prorations, interest, and the like.

o Understands lender documents and recordings.

SKILLS

• Adaptable: adapts to new, different, or changing requirements
• Attentive to details
• Business fundamentals: maintains privacy and confidentiality of company information, as well as that of customers and co-workers
• Critical thinking: uses logical thought processes to analyze and draw conclusions
• Customer focused: is pleasant, courteous, and professional when dealing with internal and external customers or clients
• Decision maker: applies critical thinking skills to solve problems encountered in the workplace
• Dependable and reliable: displays responsible behaviors at work
• Initiative: demonstrates a willingness to work and seeks out new work challenges
• Integrity: treats others with honesty, fairness, and respect
• Mathematics: uses mathematics to solve problems
• Planning and organizing: plans and prioritizes work to manage time effectively and accomplish assigned tasks
• Problem solver: applies critical thinking skills to solve problems by generating, evaluating, and implementing solutions
• Professional: maintains a professional demeanor at work
• Proficient in English
• Reading: understands written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents; applies what is learned from written material to work situations
• Respectful: works effectively with those who have diverse backgrounds
• Team player: works effectively with others
• Technology: uses information technology and related applications to convey and retrieve information; demonstrates strong computer/typing skills (minimum of 65 words per minute) in Microsoft Office, email programs, and internet browsers; exhibits proficient use of a 10-key
• Telephone skills, including a pleasant phone voice and etiquette
• Verbal communication: maintains open lines of communication with others
• Writing: uses standard English to clearly communicate thoughts, ideas, and information in written form
• NOTE: Skills list resourced in part from Common Employability Skills, National Network of Business and Industry Associations, 2014. Print and online at: http://www.nationalnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Common_Employability_Skills-03-30-152.pdf.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (including physical requirements)

This position requires repetitive use of a keyboard, extensive phone use, bending, sitting, squatting, light lifting, and simple grasping.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $48,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Escrow: 5 years (Required)
• Lending: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $48,000 - $60,000