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Escrow Assistant

Commerce Title

Baton Rouge, LA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting Close, Banking Services, Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Dental Insurance, Detail Oriented, Escrow, Establish Priorities, Health Insurance, Legal Documents, Loans, Mail Processing, Microsoft Office, Mortgage Lending, Multitasking, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Purchase Orders, Real Estate, Real Estate Sales, Research Skills, Sales, Team Player, Time Management, Underwriting, Vision Plan, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Baton Rouge, LA
POSTED
28 days ago
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.

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