OPPORTUNITY

Do you want to have a positive impact on individuals, families and communities? Come work with our clients and their stakeholders to help make their dreams a reality. With deep expertise in the affordable housing sector, Star Title Agency and Saad & Saad help our clients develop safe, essential housing that revives communities and provides individuals and families with opportunities to flourish.

We have a unique opening for a detail-oriented Title Agency Escrow Processor to join our close-knit, family-oriented team of title, escrow and legal professionals.

Why Work at Star Title Agency and Saad & Saad?

• Everyone’s voice counts. We listen to and welcome your ideas.
• It’s a collaborative, team-oriented culture, with a lot of variety in your work.
• We’re growing, which means there are ample opportunities for you to grow and advance!
• High-functioning, professional business operating structure and company culture.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Escrow Processor is primarily responsible for assisting Escrow Officers in accurately preparing a real estate transaction for closing. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Coordinate with lenders, buyers, sellers, real estate agents, and title officers to gather necessary information for closing.
• Order and review title commitments, property inspections, and other necessary reports.
• Prepare closing documents, including settlement statements, deeds, and affidavits.
• Collaborate with the title department to resolve title issues such as legal descriptions, easements, lot splits, vesting, all tax liens, abstracts of judgments, bankruptcies, boundary disputes, encroachments, lis pendens, etc.
• Coordinate the signing of closing documents and ensure proper execution.
• Oversee the issuance of checks, bills and statements, receipts, and any other documents.
• Assist customers and clients with closing related questions.
• Prior to disbursement, confirm all funds are collected, all appropriate documents are checked for accuracy, signatures are collected, and acknowledgements and legal descriptions are correct.
• Collect all taxes due, HOA dues, and any delinquencies and/or principal and interest.
• Ensure all payoffs have been collected, mailed, delivered or wired according to instructions.
• Verify against the HUD statement that all disbursements have been paid correctly.
• Prior to recording, verify all legal documents for correct acknowledgements, legal, and lien information.
• Manage and develop client relationships to encourage future real estate closing transactions.
• Provide high level of customer service and develop ongoing escrow referrals for escrow transactions.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum three years’ combined experience as an administrative assistant, executive assistant, legal assistant, title agency escrow assistant or title agency escrow processor.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business or related field preferred.
• Paralegal certification a plus.
• Title license a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, project management software like Monday.com and industry-specific software like SoftPro.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and shifting priorities.
• Strong organizational skills with keen attention to detail.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk, typing on a keyboard, and viewing computer monitor(s).
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Occasional overtime, particularly during project closings.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Competitive base compensation plus performance bonuses
• Three weeks of paid time off, earned in first year
• Six paid holidays, plus two floating holidays per year
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance at low monthly premiums
• Short-term disability insurance, 100% employer paid
• 401(k) plan plus 3% non-elective company contribution
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee discounts on legal and title services

Pay: $52,000.00 - $62,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• combined administrative, legal, or title agency: 3 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Columbus, OH 43215 (Required)

Work Location: In person