Escrow Assistant/Officer

Old Republic Title•Tomball, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

CENTRAL TITLE DIVISION Job Description: Are you an organized, detail-oriented escrow professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys helping customers through one of life's most important transactions? We're looking for an Escrow Assistant or Escrow Officer to join our team and play a key role in delivering exceptional service throughout the closing process. In this role, you'll partner closely with Escrow Officers, real estate professionals, lenders, buyers, sellers, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth, accurate, and timely real estate transactions. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with escrow and title experience who is looking to continue developing their expertise while working alongside experienced industry professionals. This is a fully onsite position (Monday-Friday) based in our Tomball, TX office.

Requirements

Experience supporting escrow, title, mortgage, real estate, or closing transactions
Basic to intermediate knowledge of escrow processes, closing documents, and industry terminology
Basic understanding of accounting principles, including debits and credits
Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
Professional verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook
Ability to exercise sound judgment and take initiative

Nice To Haves

Notary Commission
Knowledge of title insurance policies and endorsements
Experience preparing closing packages and coordinating real estate transactions

Responsibilities

Opening escrow orders and processing transaction files
Ordering payoffs, surveys, and other required documentation
Reviewing title commitments and preliminary reports while helping clear title requirements and encumbrances
Communicating with buyers, sellers, agents, lenders, attorneys, and other transaction participants
Preparing closing packages, settlement statements, and transaction-related documentation
Coordinating signing appointments, including mobile notary services when needed
Assisting with funding, receipt of lender funds, and transaction disbursements
Preparing and submitting policy write-up instructions to the Title Department
Maintaining accurate electronic files and ensuring all documentation is properly uploaded and organized
Thoroughly documenting transaction activity to ensure transparency and compliance
Supporting team members and contributing to process improvements and operational excellence
Problem-solving and transaction management
Conducting signings with customers
Reviewing and satisfying escrow and title requirements
Preparing closing disclosures and settlement statements
Managing increasingly complex transactions independently

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, prescriptions, dental and vision plans
401(k) plan with a 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