Escrow Assistant

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance

Position Type:

Full-time, non-exempt Reports to: Escrow Officer Position Summary An Escrow Assistant (Pre-Closing Specialist) is responsible for completing many of the tasks involved prior to the closing of a real estate transaction. This position serves as the initial contact with many internal and external parties including lenders, attorneys, buyers/sellers, real estate agents, and underwriters. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Coordinates the collection of information and successfully communicates with all parties by phone and email Examine Title Orders, Purchase Agreements, Title Exams, and other legal documents Interview buyers and sellers for information necessary to the closing process Enter information and notes into SoftPro Review correspondence to ensure the pre-closing process is proceeding as scheduled Obtain payoff statements and updates as needed Coordinate closing date, time, and location with all parties Assist the Escrow Officer with ensuring all requirements have been met prior to closing Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner Completes other tasks as assigned by supervisor and attorneys Competencies Effective written and verbal communication skills Customer service-oriented Strong reading comprehension skills Basic knowledge of Louisiana property laws desired Basic research skills General computer competency and working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Attention to detail and accuracy Ability to work independently but function within a team-oriented professional structure Ability to meet deadlines, multitask, and prioritize in an environment with shifting timeframes Work Environment This job is located in a professional office environment and is eligible for occasional work from home. Physical Demands This is largely a sedentary role, requiring use of typical office equipment such as a computer, printer, scanner/copier, and phone. Required Education and Experience Experience in real estate or banking desired High school diploma or equivalent required Flexible work from home options available.

Compensation:

$16.00 - $18.00 per hour

EXPERIENCEYOU CAN COUNT ON

While you are working your hardest on opportunities that will define your career, Commerce Title makes sure your environment provides for you . On day one, you're welcomed into our family with a welcome bag that brands you as one of our own. Day-to-day, you'll enjoy good coffee , pets at work , endless snacks and unconditional happiness . If you follow us on Instagram/Facebook, you know that we feed people, a lot…to celebrate unofficial holidays or just for hustling hard.

OUR TEAM ISOUR MOST IMPORTANT ASSET

Team members are offered a range of opportunities to improve themselves outside of the day-to-day work here: Wellness allowance for services ranging from yoga classes to spa services, Lunch and Learns, Professional Development and Life coaching classes. We're a bunch of people filled with an insatiable need to grow, to conquer, to constantly prove we're the best in the business.

OF COURSE WE COVER THE BASICS

… 3 weeks PTO | Paid Parental Leave | Paid Holidays | Paid Life & AD&D Policy | Medical Care | Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Cancer Insurance | Retirement-401k | Profit Sharing | Wellness Allowance | Continued Professional Training and Self-improvement classes | Employee Appreciation Events | Discounted Closing Costs for home purchasing | Work From Home Program | Bring your pet to work