Escrow Assistant - 19234 - Full-time / Part-time

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Our vision at Headway Workforce Solutions is to set the standard for the Human Capital profession by sourcing, recruiting and placing great people with great companies.  Headway‘s client focused approach provides both job seekers and employers with a high-touch, best-in-class service model.

At Headway, we strive to be a job seeker‘s career agent by guiding, advising and placing them in the best positions and organizations based on their particular goals.

At Headway, our Character, Commitment and Passion, to both candidates and clients, are the foundation of the company’s culture. These principles allow our employees to be more responsive, flexible and customer-centric so we can focus on building strategic value for our client-partners human capital.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We're currently seeking an Escrow Assistant for a contract opportunity in Menlo Park, CA with our partner, one of the leading providers of title insurance, mortgage and diversified services.

Daily Responsibilities Include:

Prior to Closing:

•  Order payoffs and final utilities for files; verify payoffs match title commitments.
•  Handle all file requirements prior to 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 status of the file.
•  Handle walk-ins or phone calls when Escrow Officer is unavailable.
• Help other assistants and fill in as receptionist as needed.

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.

Qualifications:

• Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent
• Escrow Assistant Experience

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

•  12 + mths contract
• 8:00am – 5:00pm  (40 hours per week)

Headway provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Headway complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.