Receptionist

Meridian Title is one of the nation's largest independent title agencies with over 80 years of experience in providing title insurance coverage, escrow closings, and real estate related services. We're always looking for energetic and self-motivated individuals to join our team of title and escrow experts. We currently have an opening for a Receptionist in our LaPorte office.

Responsibilities and Duties Include:

• Opens and closes the office daily, ensures that the office and closing rooms are prepared for the arrival of customers (including after each closing throughout the day).
• Retrieves daily detailed closing schedule from escrow department and prints closing schedules.
• Reviews all items at the reception desk and addresses as indicated, works with appropriate personnel or manager to discuss appropriate actions with unfamiliar items. 
• Answers the phone and directs internal and/or external customers to the appropriate person or office that would best satisfy their needs.
• Acknowledges guests immediately in a friendly manner. Greets and screens visitors to determine the nature of their business and where to direct them.
• Where applicable, delivers checks to customers when they arrive, and collects appropriate identification from customers.
• Prepares error free daily escrow deposit, completes online deposit form.
• Responds to and forwards to appropriate staff where applicable email and voicemail, as soon as possible, but a minimum of once each hour.
• Handles daily incoming and outgoing mail.
• Where applicable, prepares recordings creating spreadsheets for tracking purposes; sends to appropriate parties regularly according to schedule. 
• Prints and delivers closing packages for Escrow Officers. 
• Orders paper, office supplies, and coffee supplies as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of receptionist experience preferred. 
• Prior experience in the real estate and/or title industry strongly preferred.

What We Offer

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision)
• 401(k) savings plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Basic life insurance/AD&D insurance
• Paid medical leave
• Paid parental leave
• Voluntary benefits such as accident, cancer, critical illness, long-term and short-term disability

 This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Meridian Title Corporation provides equal employment opportunity to qualified persons regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other categories protected by law.