Escrow Processor - Upward Title - Pittsburgh, PA

About the role

Provides centralized clerical processing of all documents connected with the initiation or closing of escrows, relieving branches of high-volume paperwork. Communicates information and instructions to escrow branches.

Job Responsibilities

• Accurately maintain an ongoing daily task list (workflow dashboard) with no overdue tasks
• Back-room operations support for branch to prepare for closing, to include reviewing commitment/prelim and seller/buyer Information forms to order tax certificates, HOA certificates/statements, surveys, payoff statements, lien releases and any other workflow dashboard items assigned, as needed
• Evaluate and review real estate contracts and all supporting documents
• Responsible for requesting &/or follow-up coordination on payoffs, homeowner’s association demands, verify tax information. Along with any other title liens &/or documents required prior to close
• Support branch operations to prepare for closing
• Exercise sound judgment to identify discrepancies, assess risk to make informed decisions

Job Knowledge and Skills

• Experience in the closing/title/real estate industry
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Professional verbal/written skills along with strong interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail and high level of organization
• Demonstrate follow through, in a fast-paced, high volume and deadline-oriented environment
• Available to work during core business hours and have the flexibility to work extended hours as needed
• Ability to work independently and proactively to meet timelines and complete tasks in a timely, efficient, and error-free manner
• Excellent computer skills, as we are considered a paperless environment with over 95% of work requiring a computer