Escrow Officer

About the role

Lennar Title is a Fortune 150 company dedicated to providing exceptional services and support. The Escrow Officer (on-site) plays a crucial role in the closing process, ensuring all documents are processed correctly and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Communicates and coordinates daily responsibilities with the Branch or Escrow Manager
• Obtains demands/releases to clear title
• Drafts instructions and supporting documents for signing
• Audits and closes file when all funds and documents are received
• Disburses funds
• Writes escrow instructions consistent with the requirements of the parties and obtains their approval
• Estimates the amount of money required to close escrow and obtains buyers' and sellers' deposits
• Reviews commitment and/or preliminary title report to verify vesting and legal description
• Reconciles discrepancies between instructions and title report with title officer and/or principals
• Orders beneficiary statements or demands, fire insurance, loan interest, rents and other prorated items
• Directs and may participate in the preparation of settlement sheets
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary information and escrow transactions
• Understands and complies with escrow accounting procedures
• Understands and complies with Good Funds Law
• Solicits business in-person, development functions or activities or virtual
• Prepares Account Servicing Setups, if applicable
• Knows Rate Manual and quotes accurate fees

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• At least 3 years of Escrow Officer experience
• Notary license is required
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation is required

Qualifications

• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of escrow accounting and Good Funds Law

Skills

• Customer service orientation
• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving abilities
• Time management

Benefits

Lennar offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a $1 for $1 Company Match up to 5%
• Paid Parental Leave
• Associate Assistance Plan
• Education Assistance Program
• Up to $30,000 in Adoption Assistance
• Up to three weeks of vacation annually
• Holiday, Sick Leave, and Personal Day policies
• New Hire Referral Bonus Program
• Home Purchase Discounts
• Everyone’s Included Day

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule is typically full-time, with occasional evening and weekend work as needed.