Escrow Officer- Closer

Who We Are:

Advocus Title (formerly known as ATG) is a title insurance underwriter and provider of settlement services. But we offer so much more. At our core, we are a lawyer service organization: A family of companies whose greater purpose is to help attorneys help their clients. By offering real estate, process serving, judicial sales, and education services to attorneys, Advocus offers value to both the profession and the public. We are agile and adaptable to the nuances of the markets we serve, while upholding the highest standards of the profession. For more than 50 years, Advocus has supported a professional, service-oriented staff. We are dedicated to our team's continuing education and encourage growth both at work and in life.

PAY RANGE: $25-29/hr

JOB SUMMARY:

The Closer is responsible for the preparation of closing documents, which may include but are not limited to the Closing Disclosure form, HUD1 and the ALTA Settlement Statement. Coordination with and dissemination of information to parties involved in the transaction is an essential component of the position. Parties involved may include Advocus member agents, sellers, lenders, closers, notaries, buyers, attorneys, and realtors. This position also involves scheduling, confirming, and closing package coordination.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Accurately prepares closing documents by reviewing title commitments and evaluating what curative, documents and fees will be needed at closing for multiple states.
• Reviews and communicates requirements to closing from lender, seller and buyer instructions.
• Accesses and reviews governmental websites to order and review tax requirements for closing in multiple states.
• Reviews documents to validate calculations for payoffs, taxes, recordings, prorations and other applicable closing figures dependent on state requirements.
• Balances file and submits to closing.
• Confirms incoming funds and makes deposits.
• Attends training and team meetings to remain current on all job functions and industry standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Basic understanding of closing issues,closing procedures and underwriting guidelines.
• Ability to work with a diverseand challenging customerbase.
• Excellent customerservice skills.
• Professional telephoneetiquette.
• Attention to detail with accurate data entry skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and abilityto manage multipleprojects simultaneously.
• Effective oral and writtencommunication skills.
• Ability to work underpressure with compressed deadlines in a team environment.
• Above average computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Above average computer skills, including Microsoft Office
• Ability to work overtime as business demands require.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma; four year degree or equivalent work experience. One year of title insurance and customer service experience. National closing experience preferred.

Advocus is an Equal Opportunity Employer that welcomes and encourages all applicants to apply regardless of age, race, sex, religion, color, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital or parental status, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy or other reason protected by law.