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Escrow Assistant

Old Republic Title, San Francisco, CA, United States


Job Description WESTERN TITLE DIVISION

The

Escrow Assistant

will open, process and close transactions with appropriate supervision. Will effectively communicate with all interested parties including counsel, lenders, principals, realtors, co‑workers, and all other department personnel. Must be a personable, positive, and professional representative of the Company.

*This position is an in-office position located in our San Francisco, CA location.*

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Verifies and reviews all information in the preliminary report/title commitment while clearing title requirements by researching discrepancies, obtaining lien releases and clearing any other encumbrances.

Task to Central Processing Unit (CSD - CPU), i.e., payoff, HOA and utility demands that appear on preliminary report/title commitment and/or Seller/Borrower Information Sheets.

Assist in quoting our fees and charges.

Request/authorize loans to fund, receipt in funds, disburse funds including but not limited to sending out payoffs.

Schedule appointments, assembling documents for signing for both inside and outside of the office.

Assist with customer(s) signing of documents inside the office, as assigned by Escrow Officer.

Upload all documents in appropriate category in the electronic filing system.

Document all conversations relative to each file, this will allow each team member to be informed as to the status of the file.

Prepare funding packages, provide conditions, receipt in funds.

Assist with training other personnel, guiding them to reach maximum efficiency and production of the branch.

Continues escrow education either through company training webinars/seminars/meetings or through outside sources (i.e., Escrow Association).

Complies with Company policies, procedures, regulatory requirements and complete mandatory company compliance training by prescribed deadlines.

At a minimum, the ability to work from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Knowledge And Skills Required

Requires 2+ years of escrow experience.

Knowledge of title insurance policies, endorsements and title pricing.

Knowledge of escrow documents, escrow fees and terminology.

Basic computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook.

Ability to work in fast paced environment while successfully performing under extreme time constraints and meets prescribed deadlines.

Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational skills, with ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects.

Written and verbal communications are clear, grammatically correct and business appropriate.

Position's Pay Range $32.00 - $38.00/hour

Benefits May Include

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

Voluntary supplemental life insurance for employees, spouses and dependent children

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

Educational 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

Note: If you currently are employed by Old Republic Title (or one of its wholly owned affiliated companies) please get in touch with your human resources representative regarding the application process.

For California applicants, please click the following link to view our CCPA Applicant Notice.

Old Republic Title is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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