Escrow Officer

Job Description Capable of coordinating, processing, and disbursing basic residential and refinance transactions with moderate assistance or support, as defined by management. Continuing to evolve proactive problem‑solving skills. Communicates and confirms information about a transaction with principals, agents, lenders, and/or other parties. Verifies and reviews all information in the preliminary report/title commitment while clearing title requirements by researching discrepancies, obtaining lien releases, and clearing any other encumbrances. Coordinates with Central Processing Unit, Title, and team members as necessary. Prepares and/or directs preparation of required documents, escrow instructions, closing statements and disclosures, detailing the accounting of the transaction in accordance with all state and federal regulatory requirements. Prepares funding packages, provides conditions, receives lender funds, authorizes loans to fund, and disburses funds. Schedules appointments and assembles documents for signing, both in‑office and out‑of‑office, including coordination of mobile notary services. Conducts signings of documents with customers. Satisfies requirements for the issuance of title insurance, including preliminary report/title commitment review and clearing, and assembles and submits completed Policy Write‑Up instructions to the Title Department. Calculates the company’s fees, charges, and title premiums in accordance with applicable rate rules and guidelines. Uses intermediate competency to use and interpret these resources independently for transactions beyond automated fee calculators. Resourceful, analytical, and proactive, bringing innovative solutions and confident decision‑making to the team while maintaining resilience and attention to detail to anticipate and mitigate potential issues. Assists with business development, collaborating with Sales Executives, maintaining and growing existing client relationships, building new business, and attending events. Attends industry or real estate functions representing the company as directed or approved by management. Knowledge and Skills Required Fully executes and delivers on projects and initiatives in alignment with current role. Stays current with regulations, procedures, and policies through emerging technologies, learning resources, and professional relationships. Maintains the highest level of customer service and confidentiality. Thoroughly documents all conversation and actions on a transaction file for clarity, accountability, and transparency. Adapts to changing industry trends, business skills and technology, supporting staff to do the same. Seeks opportunities to support company goals, projects, and initiatives related to technology and production processing standards. Has an intermediate understanding of accounting principles (debits and credits). Has intermediate knowledge of title insurance policies and endorsements. Has intermediate knowledge of escrow, closing documents and terminology. Notary commission preferred. Benefits Comprehensive medical, prescriptions, dental and vision plans. 401(k) plan with discretionary company match. Shareholder purchase and reinvestment plan. Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance premium paid by the company. Voluntary supplemental life insurance for employees, spouses and dependent children. Fertility and family building benefits. Paid disability benefits. Paid time off programs. 11 company paid holidays per year. Flexible spending account. Health savings account (available to high deductible health plan participants only). Employee assistance program. Educational assistance program. Voluntary benefits such as critical illness, hospital indemnity, pet insurance and accident insurance. Title insurance policies and certain escrow services for the employee’s primary personal residence at no charge. Transportation benefit plan for mass transit, parking and vanpool in several markets. Old Republic Title is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Old Republic Title