Escrow Assistant
About the role
As an Escrow Assistant at Old Republic Title, you will play a vital role in the seamless execution of real estate transactions, ensuring that every step is meticulously managed with precision and care. You will be entrusted with the responsibility of opening, processing, and closing refinance and sale transactions under the guidance of experienced professionals. Your role will require you to communicate effectively with lenders, principals, realtors, co-workers, and other department personnel, ensuring that everyone is informed and aligned throughout the process.
Responsibilities
- Review and verify information in preliminary reports and title commitments
- Clear title requirements by researching discrepancies and securing lien releases
- Pull tax rolls, assemble signing documents, and schedule appointments both inside and outside the office
- Upload documents into our electronic filing system
- Document all conversations related to each file
- Prepare funding packages with accuracy and efficiency
Requirements
- 3+ years of escrow experience (not required)
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple tasks, and meet tight deadlines
Qualifications
- Detail-oriented professional with a passion for real estate
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Proficiency in using electronic filing systems
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, prescriptions, dental and vision plans
- 401(k) plan with a discretionary company match
- Shareholder Purchase and Reinvestment Plan
- Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance premium paid by the company
- Fertility and Family Building Benefits
- Paid Disability benefits
- Paid time off programs
- 11 Company paid holidays per year
- Flexible spending account
- Health savings account (available to High Deductible Health Plan participants only)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Education Assistance Program
- Voluntary benefits, such as Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and Accident Insurance
- Title insurance policies and certain escrow services for the employee’s primary personal residence at no charge
- Transportation benefit plan for mass transit, parking and vanpool, in several markets
Pay
The estimated pay range stated represents the typical pay range for this position or similarly employed employees or employees performing substantially similar work. Factors which may be used to determine the actual pay rate may include, but are not limited to, education, training or experience; seniority; merit and work performance; quantity or quality of production; regional differences in compensation; differences in local minimum wages, or ability and effort. Position's Pay Range $31.00 - $36.00
Schedule
This is an office-based position from 8am to 5pm Monday-Friday. Remote applicants will not be considered.