Overview
Escrow Processor-Title Agency Jobs in Columbus, OH at Saad & Saad and Star Title Agency
OPPORTUNITY
Do work that has a positive impact on individuals, families and communities. Work with our clients and their stakeholders to help make their dreams a reality. With deep expertise in the affordable housing sector, Star Title Agency and Saad & Saad help our clients develop safe, essential housing that revives communities and provides individuals and families with opportunities to flourish.
We have a unique opening for detail-oriented Escrow Processor to join our close-knit, family-oriented team of title, escrow and legal professionals.
Why Work at Star Title Agency and Saad & Saad?
- Everyone’s voice counts. We listen to and welcome your ideas.
- It’s a collaborative, team-oriented culture, with a lot of variety in your work.
- We’re growing, which means there are ample opportunities for you to grow and advance!
- High-functioning, professional business operating structure and company culture.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Escrow Processor is primarily responsible for assisting Escrow Officers in accurately preparing a real estate transaction for closing. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Coordinate with lenders, buyers, sellers, real estate agents, and title officers to gather necessary information for closing.
- Order and review title commitments, property inspections, and other necessary reports.
- Prepare closing documents, including settlement statements, deeds, and affidavits.
- Collaborate with the title department to resolve title issues such as legal descriptions, easements, lot splits, vesting, all tax liens, abstracts of judgments, bankruptcies, boundary disputes, encroachments, lis pendens, etc.
- Coordinate the signing of closing documents and ensure proper execution.
- Oversee the issuance of checks, bills and statements, receipts, and any other documents.
- Assist customers and clients with closing related questions.
- Prior to disbursement, confirm all funds are collected, all appropriate documents are checked for accuracy, signatures are collected, and acknowledgements and legal descriptions are correct.
- Collect all taxes due, HOA dues, and any delinquencies and/or principal and interest.
- Ensure all payoffs have been collected, mailed, delivered or wired according to instructions.
- Verify against the HUD statement that all disbursements have been paid correctly.
- Prior to recording, verify all legal documents for correct acknowledgements, legal, and lien information.
- Manage and develop client relationships to encourage future real estate closing transactions.
- Provide high level of customer service and develop ongoing escrow referrals for escrow transactions.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Minimum two years’ experience as an administrative assistant, executive assistant, legal assistant, escrow assistant.
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, business or related field.
- Paralegal certification a plus.
- Title license a plus.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, project management software like Monday.com and industry-specific software like RamQuest.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and shifting priorities.
- Strong organizational skills with keen attention to detail
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk, typing on a keyboard, and viewing computer monitor(s).
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
- Occasional overtime, particularly during project closings.
Pay: $52,000.00 – $62,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Bachelor’s (Preferred)
Experience:
- Adminstrative or Escrow Assistant: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Columbus, OH 43215 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Title: Escrow Processor-Title Agency
Company: Saad & Saad and Star Title Agency
Location: Columbus, OH
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