Job Description

Stewart Information Services Corporation (NYSE-STC) is a global real estate services company, offering products and services through our direct operations, network of Stewart Trusted Providers and family of companies. From residential and commercial title insurance and closing and settlement services to specialized offerings for the mortgage industry, we offer the comprehensive service, deep expertise and solutions our customers need for any real estate transaction. At Stewart, we believe in building strong relationships and these partnerships are the cornerstone of every closing, every transaction and every deal.

Job Summary:

Provide support to the Commercial Escrow department and the Commercial Services office by assisting with customer service and administrative duties related to escrow closings for large commercial real estate transactions. This position requires excellent communication and customer service skills, attention to detail, and excellent data entry and processing skills.

Job Roles:

Phone and clerical support for the Office and regular interface with co-workers and clients regarding all aspects of national commercial real estate transactions.
Consistent and accurate entry of documents and data into proprietary operating systems (SureClose, StewartLinks and AIM+)
File management, including scanning and appropriate records destruction, consistent with corporate policies
Preparation of invoices, closing statements, and funding packages
Interprets and prepares earnest money agreements as they relate to closing and prepare all documents require for transactions
Preparation of wire requests, revenue reports, and closing forms
Preparation and transmittal of closing documents
Prepare, pick up and drop off Mail/Federal Express and closing packages
Prepare and set-up electronic filings for recordings throughout the Country
Ability to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of management, employees and customers by email, phone and in person
Ability to work overtime as requested and approved by supervisor
Other duties as assigned by supervisor or manager

Qualifications

Role Specific Knowledge

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Capacity for follow-through and task completion
Propensity for honesty, integrity, and ethical standards commensurate with position
This position has financial responsibilities, candidates will be require to pass a background check
Ability to perform under pressure and be flexible with disruptions throughout the workday
Must be able to work requested overtime as approved by supervisor
Repetitive and continual typing and mouse motion is required

Education, Licensure, and Experience:

Completion of a High School diploma
2 years experience as an Escrow Assistant or a minimum of 3 years experience in a related real estate or title field. College education will be considered in lieu of experience

Training:

Scope of Job:
Job tasks, correctly performed, have minimal impact upon the viability of the organization. Error is readily ascertainable by the supervisor and can be corrected.

Autonomy of Job:
Under direct supervision: job duties are highly structured with infrequent but direct supervision through a process to task. Approaches to the work method are highly defined.

Supervisory Responsibility of Job:
Performs own work and provides assistance to others as directed

Work Environment:
Work is primarily sedentary; exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

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