Title Insurance Closing Assistant

Knight Barry Title is seeking a reliable Administrative/Closing Assistant in Minocqua, WI! Previous experience working at a mortgage company or real estate office is a plus!

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receives and screens telephone callers or visitors. Gives information to callers; assists them in determining proper person/department to contact; takes messages as appropriate. Assists visitors as necessary.
• Performs routine but varied clerical duties which may include any of the following: sorting and distributes incoming mail; preparing outgoing mail and/or overnight mail; typing, scanning; posts information to records.
• May complete mail and e-recordings for residential department within a timely manner.
• Completes escrow files with appropriate information, obtains necessary information from parties involved in transaction, prepares closing documents and transmits escrow instructions to parties involved.
• Creates ledgers, cuts checks, initiates wires according to closing instructions.
• Assists customers by providing general information on company escrow services, procedures and status of cases.
• Performs clerical duties such as answering phones, entering orders, scanning files and other general office duties.
• May assist with conducting closings of limited complexity.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the purpose and use of title insurance and related services; of the purpose and terminology of legal instruments involved in escrow transactions; and in the insuring of title to real property.
• Ability to determine and prepare the necessary forms to complete escrow transactions; to type forms accurately; to follow instructions; to make arithmetic computations; to meet and deal with the public effectively.
• Analytical ability sufficient to perform varied tasks of limited complexity guided by general company escrow procedures and escrow supervisor instructions.
• Ability to operate a personal computer and to use common office suite software, such as word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing, in person and by telephone.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSING

• High school graduation/equivalent required with one year administrative experience preferred.

Please learn about our company at www.JoinKnightBarry.com and remember, when looking for a new path concerning your career, you may be focused on putting your best foot forward with prospective employers. For just a moment, take a break, and let KBT flip the switch to show you the many reasons you should Join Knight Barry Title. We are consistently looking for dynamic and thoughtful candidates because at Knight Barry Title, we are hiring people first. If you have title experience, that is icing on the cake, but don't mark us off of your list if you haven't worked in the title field before. We look for positive attitudes, open minds and a willingness to learn because our extensive title resources and training tools can support you as you find your way.

• We offer medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance and even pet insurance!
• Flexible Spending Accounts are available for medical and dependent care expenses.
• Our 401K plan is managed by John Hancock Retirement Plan Services, one of the largest 401K administrators in the country.
• We offer a competitive Paid Time Off package. New hires are eligible to accrue up to 17 days of PTO per calendar year, and industry veterans may be eligible for extended PTO benefits.
• After reaching 7 years of employment, we offer paid Sabbatical leave as a reward to your loyal service to us.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: In person