Escrow Assistant

Who We Are

Watermark Title Agency is a premier Minneapolis title insurance company providing those who are buying, selling or refinancing real estate with the highest level of service. We’re firm believers that when a company holds true to its mission, vision, and values and invests in its people, the sky's the limit when it comes to creating amazing partnerships, happy clients, and a fulfilled team of employees. Our partnership with First American brought together two people-first companies, and that’s been an integral part of our mutual success, including being named Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list for ten consecutive years. We hire hungry, humble, and smart individuals (that’s why you’re here!) and believe the inclusion of everyone is very important. This is true throughout all of our brands and offices, which has led us to be included in more than 50 regional best places to work.

What We Do

Typically found in a branch/office setting where the assistant is providing support to Escrow department by assisting with customer service and administrative duties related to escrow closings. May provide general support for a team, or partner with an escrow officer. Primarily focused on residential transactions. If the role is primarily supporting commercial transactions, please refer to the Commercial Escrow Assistant job family. If the role exists in a centralized processing unit or department designed to support multiple offices/and or locations and is focused on high-volume paperwork processing, please refer to the Escrow Support Processor Job family. Job Level Summary: • Intermediate levels require a solid understanding of functional tasks • Assistance may be required from more experienced team members will vary depending on task complexity • Work may be reviewed for new or more complex tasks • Provide a wide range of support within a functional area • Follow functional area’s processes and procedures in daily activities, troubleshoot as needed and recommend suggestions for continuous improvements to overall operations

Essential Functions

• Performs a wide range of administrative duties to gather information and assist in the escrow process
• Duties may include: Opening orders, inputting closing statement information, preparing documents for closing and handling the complete disbursement and follow up of all escrow transactions
• Communicates requirements and other information to clients
• Interprets various agreements as they relate to closing and prepare all documents required for transactions

Knowledge and Skills/Technology Used

• Customer service skills
• Problem solving skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Knowledge of MS Office suite
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills
• Able to maintain professionalism and a positive service attitude at all times
• Strong detail orientation
• Knowledge of company and/or client operating systems

Typical Education

• High School diploma or equivalent

Typical Range of Experience

• 2+ years experience in an escrow related experience

What We Offer

By choice, we don’t simply accept individuality – we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it! Our People First Culture celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion not simply because it’s the right thing to do, but also because it’s the key to our success. We are proud to foster an authentic and inclusive workplace For All. You are free and encouraged to bring your entire, unique self to work. First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term.

Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.