What does a title assistant do?

A title assistant plays a supportive role in closing a real estate transaction. Responsibilities include handling the necessary documents and files for the title insurance and escrow processes. Duties also include administrative tasks such as setting up appointments, answering phones, and communicating with the parties involved in the sale. You often conduct title or lien searches, clear defects, carry out bookkeeping functions, send out invoices, and post payments. Many title assistants find employment with either title companies or insurance firms. Work is typically full-time during regular business hours in an office environment.