Office Assistant

Our Title Agency is seeking an Office Assistant to work out of our Hudson office. This position primarily entails working with residential and commercial closings. Responsibilities include intake, pre-closing, reviewing title work, preparing closing documents, post-closing of files, daily deposits and issuing title reports and policies. Additional duties include greeting clients, answering calls.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Intake and set up files
• Cure title issues
• Coordinate with client/seller, agent(s), lender and vendors to process closings
• Follow up on title work and/or title curative on clearing issues
• Solve problems and offer solutions on files to assure closing within required time frame
• Communicate accurately and concisely with the client/seller, agent(s), lender, vendors, and county and municipal offices
• Maintaining superior public relations with business associates and clients
• Generate reports and follow-up on identified outstanding tasks
• Must be motivated, able to multi-task, detail-oriented and personable
• Must be able to work in a team atmosphere

EDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum High School diploma or equivalent; Secondary education or some college a plus
• Paralegal certification from an accredited institution a plus

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must provide excellent customer service (internally and externally)
• Must be a self starter and possess excellent time-management abilities
• Extreme attention to detail and ability to maintain and sustain ever changing schedules and spreadsheets
• Balances team and individual responsibilities; contributes to building a positive team spirit
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality
• Ability to read and write for proof reading and editing purposes

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Hudson, NY 12534 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Hudson, NY 12534: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person