Escrow Assistant

Workway

Newport Coast, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Bankruptcy, Communication Skills, Escrow, Financial Services, Fortune 500 Customers, Health Plan, High School Diploma, Insurance, Interpersonal Skills, Liens, Loans, Printing, Real Estate, Real Estate Sales
LOCATION
Newport Coast, CA
POSTED
Today
Escrow Assistant Opportunity

We are a professional staffing firm, working with organizations across the country to place exceptional candidates. Currently, we have an Escrow Assistant opportunity with the nation's leading provider of title insurance and transaction services, known for financial strength, stability, and a culture of innovation. Joining the client means being part of a Fortune 500 company that values growth, collaboration, and making an impact in the real estate and financial services industries.

The Escrow Assistant is responsible for the specific duties listed below. Your specific duties will include:

  • Order payoffs and final utilities for files; verify payoffs match title commitments.
  • Handle all file requirements before closing, including but not limited to liens, judgments, and bankruptcy requirements
  • Obtain most past and present tax information; ensure current taxes have not been paid.
  • Order and follow up on HOA letters, bylaws, financials, and irrigation.
  • Obtain commission information on the real estate agents involved in the transaction.
  • Disburse files and verify receipt and accuracy of wires.
  • Prepare Power of Attorneys and Quit Claim Deeds when necessary.
  • Maintain communication with the Escrow Officer regarding the status of the file.

Closing

  • Assist with entering figures from lender.
  • Assist with printing documents for closing.
  • Print checks for closing.
  • Assist with faxing figures to lenders/Realtors.

After Closing

  • Clean out file for shipping of loan package, recordings, follow-up on any money held in escrow, etc.
  • Prepare closed out file for scanning.

Required qualifications for the position include:

  • 7 - 10+ years of escrow assistant experience required
  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Professional and polished demeanor.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred qualifications for the position include:

  • Commercial exposure preferred but not required.
  • Proficiency with escrow or title software.
  • Escrow Officer experience is a plus.

Pay Rate: $39.52 per hour Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Employees have access to healthcare benefits including medical, dental and vision as well as a 401(k) plan. Let one of our recruiters assist you in finding and preparing for interviews with our clients. Whether you are interested in a direct hire, temp-to-hire, or temporary position, Workway can help you to put your best foot forward. Contact us today! Workway, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

About the Company

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Workway

Opening our doors in 2005, the founders of Workway were the first in the staffing industry to nationally specialize in the areas of Title, Escrow, Mortgage and Foreclosure. Since then, Workway has become the leading experts in this field delivering talent on a national basis. We are a staffing business that has grown and evolved with the industry through technological advances, economic shifts and the dynamics of a changing work force.

In 2011, Workway was purchased by the “Bowmer” family from the original founders continuing its operation as a family owned business. The “Bowmer” family have been prevalent within the employment services industry for the last 25 years with John Bowmer, Workway’s Chairman, having been CEO and Chairman of Adecco SA.

COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2005
WEBSITE
https://workway.com/