Title: Closer
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Supervisor: Supervising/Senior Supervising Attorney
JOB SUMMARY
Our Closers handle in-office closings. S/He is responsible for preparing for and overseeing the closing and execution of closing/lender packages, deeds, settlement statements, and all other closing related documents. This position engages with all members of the team and public relations.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:
- Review of closing documents prior to closings
- Final review of title commitment and settlement statement
- Prepare closing file for closings, ensuring all lender closing instructions are followed
- Perform closings in office
- Coordinate split closings
- Notifies correct party to release outgoing wires when disbursement is appropriate, including submitting funding requirements to lender when necessary
- May be asked to collaborate with Escrow Officer and/or Escrow Assistant to make sure any checks received in conjunction with a closing are deposited and receipted the same day received
- Keeps detailed record of activities within processing software
- Conducts self in a manner of professional integrity (e.g., with regard to self, clients, team members, direct supervisors, and local businesses)
- Adheres to company policies and guidelines
- Maintains knowledge of industry, regulatory changes, jurisdictional changes, etc.
- Represents company at appropriate local, state, and national events
- Maintains relationships with existing clients
- Develops relationships with new clients
- Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor
QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE
One (1) – Two (2) years of relevant experience is required.
EDUCATION
High School diploma required.
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, INSURANCE
Notary Certificate preferred
KNOWLEDGE
Must have a comprehensive understanding of title operations.
SKILLS
- Adaptable: displays the capability to adapt to new, different, or changing requirements
- Attentive to details
- Business fundamentals: has a fundamental knowledge of the organization and the industry; understands the importance of one’s role in the functioning of the company and the potential impact one’s performance can have on the success of the organization
- Critical thinking: uses logical thought processes to analyze and draw conclusions
- Customer focused: actively looks for ways to identify market demands and meet customer or client needs
- Decision maker: applies critical thinking skills to solve problems encountered in the workplace
- Dependable and reliable: displays responsible behaviors at work
- Initiative: demonstrates a willingness to work and seeks out new work challenges
- Integrity: treats others with honesty, fairness, and respect
- Mathematics: uses mathematics to solve problems
- Planning and organizing plans and prioritizes work to manage time effectively and accomplish assigned tasks
- Problem solver: applies critical thinking skills to solve problems by generating, evaluating, and implementing solutions
- Professional: maintains a professional demeanor at work
- Proficient in English
- Reading: understands written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents; applies what is learned from written material to work situations
- Respectful: works effectively with those who have diverse backgrounds
- Team player: works effectively with others
- Technology: uses information technology and related applications to convey and retrieve information; demonstrates strong computer/typing skills in Microsoft Office, email programs, and internet browsers
- Telephone skills, including a pleasant phone voice and etiquette
- Verbal communication: maintains open lines of communication with others
- Writing: uses standard English to clearly communicate thoughts, ideas, and information in written for
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (including physical requirements)
- This position requires repetitive use of a keyboard, bending, sitting, squatting, and simple grasping.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
Location:
- Hoover, AL 35216 (Required)
Work Location: In person
