Licensed Escrow Officer

Escrow Officer

We are a national title company seeking a dynamic, detail-oriented Escrow Officer to join our growing team. This is a unique dual-focus position: you will serve as an escrow officer for Texas real estate transactions while also contributing to our national settlement operations department. This role offers a valuable opportunity to broaden your expertise across multiple states and settlement frameworks. The ideal candidate holds an active Texas Escrow Officer license, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is eager to grow beyond conventional Texas practice.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Texas Escrow Operations:
• • Manage escrow transactions from contract to close, in compliance with Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) requirements and applicable Texas Property Code
  • Verify title commitments, loan documents, and borrower information to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance
  • Facilitate clear communication among buyers, sellers, lenders, and attorneys throughout the transaction lifecycle
  • Prepare settlement statements, closing disclosures, and all required Texas closing documents with precision
  • Maintain thorough and audit-ready escrow files and transaction records
• National Settlement Support:
• • Assist the national settlement/closing department with remote and hybrid closings across multiple states
  • Adapt to varying state-specific requirements, settlement procedures, and document packages outside of Texas
  • Collaborate with the national operations team to ensure consistent service delivery, compliance, and turnaround standards
• General Duties:
• • Verify borrower information and loan underwriting documentation
  • Prepare commitments, policies, disclosures, and closing documents accurately and efficiently using industry software platforms
  • Contribute to process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency across Texas and national operations

Qualifications

• Required:
• • Active Texas Escrow Officer License issued by the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) — required
  • Proven experience as an escrow officer or settlement agent in Texas residential and/or commercial real estate transactions
  • Strong working knowledge of the Texas title insurance industry, TDI regulations, and Texas-specific closing requirements
  • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent transactions across different regulatory environments
  • Proficiency in preparing and reviewing closing disclosures, HUD-1/ALTA settlement statements, contracts, and escrow instructions
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to maintain professionalism and clarity under deadline pressure
• Preferred:
• • Experience with settlement/closing operations
  • Familiarity with remote online notarization (RON) platforms and remote closing workflows
  • Knowledge of ALTA Best Practices and national title underwriter guidelines
  • Experience supporting both purchase and refinance transactions in a high-volume environment
  • Proficiency in Qualia and SoftPro preferred

$65,000 - $85,000 a year