Escrow Floater - Marquee Staffing

Position: Escrow Officer / Floater
 

We are seeking an experienced Escrow Officer / Floater to manage real estate escrow transactions and provide exceptional customer service.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and coordinate escrow activities, including title clearing, document preparation (CD’s/HUD’s), fund disbursement, wire initiation, check cutting, file balancing, policy issuance, and contract settlement.
• Prepare all necessary closing documents to ensure title insurance issuance at closing.
• Review and resolve title defects, liens, judgments, claims, bankruptcies, etc.
• Record, prepare, and initiate documents using RamQuest software.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Examine records (deeds, deeds of trust, liens, judgments, easements, and maps) to verify property ownership and encumbrances, and confirm legal property descriptions.

Who You Are:

• A collaborative team player who mentors closing assistants.
• Skilled in mathematical calculations and comfortable contacting lenders, tax authorities, and others to gather necessary information.
• Efficient at managing multiple priorities with a focus on closing dates and accuracy.
• Professional, with strong representation of the company both internally and externally.

Qualifications:

• 3-5+ years of experience as a licensed escrow officer.
• Working knowledge of RamQuest and File Scan; Close Simple is a plus.
• Proven record of meeting/exceeding goals and growing a book of business.
• Current Notary for the State of California (preferred but not required).
• Comprehensive understanding of standard real estate settlement processes.
• ‘Do it now’ mentality with excellent follow-up and communication skills.
• Strong quality-conscious approach, taking pride in well-executed work.
• Skilled at managing high volumes of transactions in a paperless environment.
• Ability to handle challenging customers professionally and resolve closing issues swiftly.
• Exemplary organizational skills and proficiency in closing software and MS Word.