Licensed Escrow Officer

About US:
Ghidotti|Berger LLP, is a certified WBENC organization, specializing in representing secured creditors, banks, lenders, investors, and foreclosure trustees in transactional, litigation, and bankruptcy matters. Our multi-state team of experienced attorneys practices in federal and state courts across Arizona, California, Florida, Texas, Oregon, Nevada, Washington, Utah and Illinois! With expertise in commercial litigation, real estate, and default services, we are committed to providing exceptional legal solutions to a diverse client base. Join an organization recognized for its dedication to excellence and its diverse and inclusive workplace culture.

About The Role
We are hiring a (Fully Remote) licensed escrow officer to manage residential and commercial real estate closings from contract through funding and disbursement. You will be an integral part of our growing title agency as we expand throughout Texas and surrounding states.

Responsibilities:

· Open new orders, review contracts and amendments, and build a closing timeline for each file

· Coordinate with title to clear requirements on the title commitment

· Order and track payoffs, HOA certificates, tax certificates, surveys, and other closing documents

· Prepare closing disclosures and settlement statements, balancing with lenders under TRID and Texas requirements

· Conduct closings in person, by mail-away, or by remote online notarization (RON) where permitted, and notarize documents

· Receive, deposit, & safeguard earnest money and closing funds in compliance with Texas Insurance Code requirements for trust funds

· Verify good funds and authorize disbursements accurately and promptly after funding

· Follow wire-fraud prevention procedures, including verbal verification of all wiring instructions

· Reconcile escrow accounts and resolve open items so files can be closed out cleanly

· Apply the Texas Title Insurance Act, TDI Basic Manual rules and promulgated forms, RESPA, and TRID to every transaction

· Record documents with the county clerk and confirm title policies are issued after closing

· Keep complete, audit-ready files and protect nonpublic personal information

· Communicate status updates proactively to all parties from contract to funding

· Build relationships with real estate agents, lenders, builders, and attorneys to grow repeat business

Qualifications:

· High school diploma or equivalent; (Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred)

· 5+ years of experience as an escrow officer or senior escrow assistant at a Texas title company, including residential or commercial transactions

· Active Texas escrow officer license issued by TDI under Texas Insurance Code Chapter 2652, in good standing at the time of application

· Ability to pass a fingerprint-based criminal background check

· Eligible to be covered by the company’s escrow officer surety bond and appointed by the company as its escrow officer

· Commitment to complete TDI continuing education, currently 10 hours every two years

· Texas notary public commission, or ability to obtain one within [30] days of hire

· Working knowledge of TREC promulgated contracts, the TDI Basic Manual, RESPA, and TRID

· Proficiency with title production software such as [ResWare / SoftPro / Qualia] and Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications

· Experience with new-construction builder, 1031 exchange, or complex commercial closings

· Remote online notary (RON) commission and experience with hybrid or e-closings

· Strong math and reconciliation skills, with close attention to detail

· Calm, clear communication under deadline pressure, including at the closing table

· Ability to manage [40–60] open files at once without missing deadlines

· Sound judgment on confidential information and neutral handling of all parties’ interests

Ghidotti Berger, LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, national origin, marital status, citizenship status (unless required by the applicable law or government contract), disability or protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time