Escrow Assistant (Independence Title - Clear Lake Office)

Compass International Holdings; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid Holidays and Vacation

401(k) Matching Program

Employee Assistance Program

Training and Development

Job summary

Independence Title in the Houston Area, Texas (Clear Lake Office) is seeking an Escrow Assistant to support real estate transactions. You will assist with front-end processing and post-closing tasks, read contracts, assemble documents, and coordinate information for closings.

The role requires a high school diploma, at least 3 years escrow experience, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 3 years of escrow experience.
• RamQuest experience preferred, but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and customer-focused communication.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate information needed to finalize a home sale.
• Handle both front-end processing and post-closing tasks as required.
• Read contracts and orders; assemble documents for file preparation.
• Maintain files, record documents, transmit documents to lender after closing.
• Provide excellent customer service to external customers and coworkers.
• Perform receptionist duties (answering phones, greeting visitors, lobby setup, deliveries, mail).

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Communication

Adaptability

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

RamQuest

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Independence Title in the Houston Area, Texas (Clear Lake Office), a wholly owned subsidiary of Anywhere Integrated Services, is seeking an Escrow Assistant. Anywhere Integrated Services is a full-service title, settlement, underwriting and vendor management services company serving real estate companies, affinity groups, corporations, and financial institutions in support of residential and commercial real estate transactions.

The Escrow Assistant is responsible for:

• Coordinating the collection of information to finalize a home sale.
• Handling both front end processing and post-closing/funding tasks as required by Independence Title and the Escrow Officer.
• Reading contracts, commitments and orders, in preparation for the closing, as well as assembling the necessary documents to prepare the file.
• Maintaining the files, recording the appropriate documentation, sending out checks once the closing is complete, and transmitting documents to the lender.
• Demonstrating good customer service attitude and respect with both external customers and co-workers alike.
• All receptionist responsibilities (answering phones, greeting visitors, lobby set-up, process deliveries and mail).

Truly Remarkable Service:

• We are looking for a friendly, outgoing, well organized person with a strong work ethic, attention to detail and desire to find solutions to help customers have a truly remarkable experience closing their real estate transactions.
• Must create a positive image of the company through a professional appearance, actions, and conduct to fellow employees and customers.

On a personal and professional level, here's just part of what you'll enjoy:

Benefits:

• Career growth opportunities
• Training and Development
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• 401(k) Matching Program
• Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications:

• A High School diploma or equivalent is required
• A minimum of 3 years of Escrow experience required
• Experience with RamQuest system preferred, but not required
• Strong attention to detail
• Great communication and customer-oriented skills required
• Able to work proficiently in fast paced environment
• Microsoft Suite proficient
• This is not a work-from-home position