Title Escrow Officer Assistant - Baird & Warner

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Job Summary:

The Title Escrow Officer Assistant is responsible for the verification of all file wires as well as preparation of closing seller side documents.

This position requires a local candidate with 5 days of on-site working at our Schaumburg location (425 N. Martingale Rd, Schaumburg IL 60173).

Key Responsibilities:

• Works with Attorneys and Agents in order to provide a seamless closing experience by preparing various items in the file for the closer prior to the closing date.
• Responsible for verifying seller ID using ClosingLock and Resware.
• Assists coordinating team by reviewing mortgage payoff statements that do not verity through ClosingLock by contacting lender and following proper procedure in Resware.
• Enters full data in seller/buyer records
• Acts as the liaison between attorneys and sellers/buyers prior to closing.
• Reviews Seller side closing documents to prepare sellers portion of the closing prior to actual closing date.
• Assists the closing officer with various tasks.

Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Excellent mathematical skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks
• Excellent organizational skills (attention to detail)
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to work with confidential information and data
• Knowledge of office equipment (computers, fax machines, printers, telephone systems and calculators)
• Knowledge of basic title exceptions and/or clearance requirements

Education and/or Experience:

1-2 years previous title company experience and/or bachelors’ degree or established business background required.

Benefits:

Medical, dental, PTO, VTO