Maria Barrera
Roma,TX
Summary
Knowledgeable Escrow Officer with 22 years of real estate experience. Well-versed in real estate contracts, lender policies and title requirements. Detail-oriented and thorough with excellent analytical and independent thinking skills.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Escrow Officer
Clarke Title Company, Inc.
11.2002 - Current
- Scheduled closing appointments for seller and buyer or arranged for delivery of documents for out of area closings.
- Prepared documents for closing and handled complete disbursement and follow up of escrow transactions.
- Checked signatures and legal descriptions for accuracy and integrity.
- Returned executed loan packages to lender for review and approval in accordance with lender instructions.
- Managed real estate closing process in compliance with applicable standards and legal requirements.
- Communicated requirements and title exception information to clients.
- Followed industry standard escrow procedures and maintained awareness of regulations governing escrow process.
- Set up escrow transactions, processed deposits and mailed out forms and preliminary title reports for review.
- Forwarded title clearing documentation to title officer for approval.
- Followed-up on status of releases, policies, and return of recorded documents.
- Examined purchase and sale agreement for potential items of concern and addressed immediately.
- Reviewed escrow accounting reports and resolved outstanding check or open file balance issues.
- Opened incoming orders and set up escrow files within [Number] hours of receiving purchase agreement.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers, lenders and other third parties.
- Compiled closing packages for drafting and presentation accuracy.
- Researched and updated industry knowledge on changing legislation and regulations.
Paralegal
Law Office Of Carmen B. Ramirez
01.1997 - 09.2002
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases.
- Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
- Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
- Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
- Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
- Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies
South Texas Vocational Technical Institute - McAllen
Mcallen, TX05.1996
High School Diploma -
Roma High School
Roma, TX05.1986
Skills
Handled company audits for Escrow Account, Underwriters and Texas Department of Insurance,
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Escrow Officer
Clarke Title Company, Inc.
11.2002 - Current
Paralegal
Law Office Of Carmen B. Ramirez
01.1997 - 09.2002
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies
South Texas Vocational Technical Institute - McAllen
High School Diploma -
Roma High School
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