Licensed Escrow Officer - TX - On Site

Position Summary

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