Escrow Assistant - Phoenix

It's a great time to be at LandAmerica! As one of Fortune magazine's 2006 "Most Admired" companies, LandAmerica continues to excel in providing real estate transaction services nationwide. If you seek a dynamic atmosphere where you can contribute to continued success, we welcome you to join our team.

Our employees are proud of the strength of 125+ successful years where growth, superior service, operational excellence, and unity are important to both corporate and individual achievement.


Escrow Assistant - Phoenix



Responsibilities


Open, process, and close escrow files

Transmit escrow instructions to parties involved

Draw escrow closing statements showing debits and credits, transmitting checks, closing statements, policies, etc

Maintain follow-up necessary for completion of transactions and issuance of policy

Proofread and transmit title policies and other pertinent papers

Transmit disbursements of any monies held in escrow

Provide general information to customers on company escrow services, procedures, and status of cases

Perform clerical duties such as filing, answering phone, logging in cases, typing forms, and correspondence

May maintain bookkeeping records

May assist with and conduct closings, as directed by the supervisor

Minimum Qualifications


High school diploma and three years of clerical experience related to escrow operations or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Knowledge of the purpose and use of title insurance and of related services; comfortable with terminology and legal instruments involved in escrow transactions and in the insuring of title to real property

Ability to follow instructions and make mathematic computations to complete escrow transactions

Ability to perform tasks of limited complexity as guided by general company escrow procedures and escrow supervisor instructions

Ability to operate a personal computer and use Microsoft Office software and Internet Explorer

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

Preferred Qualifications


Completed studies in bookkeeping and mathematics







About LandAmerica Financial Group, Inc.

Based in Richmond, Virginia, LandAmerica Financial Group, Inc. is a leading provider of real estate transaction services. Through its many subsidiaries, LandAmerica serves residential and commercial customers with more than 900 offices and a network of 10,000 active agents throughout the United States, Mexico, Canada, the Caribbean, Latin America, and Europe. LandAmerica is recognized on Fortune magazine's 2006 list of America's Most Admired Companies and is ranked as a Fortune 500 and Forbes Platinum 400 company.