Escrow / Closing Assistant

Closing Specialist

Non-Exempt Status: Permanent/Full Time

Job Summary:

The Closing Specialist will be responsible for performing the escrow duties associated with the closing, post-closing, and funding stages of a real estate transaction. 

Duties/Responsibilities:

·         Confirming vesting during balancing of the escrow account

·         Balancing a closing disclosure form (“CD”)

·         Working with vendors to schedule timely closings

·         Prepare the final closing package, including final statements, revised CD’s, borrower proceeds, borrower affidavits, etc.

·         Ensuring closing documents are delivered timely to the notary for signing

·         Update clients and management on status of open orders

·         Additional duties, as assigned by Manager/Supervisor/title officers/escrow officers.

Experience Required:

·       2 years escrow experience, or similar

·       Title and curative experience

·       Attention to detail and the ability to work under time constraints and deadlines 

·       Familiarity with closing disclosures and understanding of a title commitment 

·       Knowledge of payoff demands and wire instructions 

·       Ability to work overtime at certain periods of the month 

Education Required:

·         College – Not required

·         High School – Preferred

Language(s) Preferred:

·         English, required

Special Requirements:

·         Professional licensing in states where required

Physical Demands:

·         Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and or quantitative productivity standards.

·         Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state and local standards.

·         Regularly required to sit; use hands and fingers to grab, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

·         The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to [    ] pounds.

·         Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

·         Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on the telephone.