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