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 process of preparing documents, managing escrow, and ensuring smooth closings.

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

Physical & Office/Site Presence Requirements

Regular, in-person attendance at Company communities/job sites and offices during regular work hours is an essential function of this job. Requires the ability to work more than eight hours per day in the confined quarters of a construction trailer, the ability to operate a motor vehicle, read plans, climb stairs and ladders, bend, stoop, reach, lift, move and/or carry equipment which may be in excess of 50 pounds. Job may require occasional operation of construction equipment. Finger dexterity may be required to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.

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

Benefits

Lennar offers a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to enhance the well-being and professional growth of its Associates. These include:

• Comprehensive health insurance plans (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 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
• Generous Holiday, Sick Leave, and Personal Day policies
• New Hire Referral Bonus Program
• Significant Home Purchase Discounts
• Everyone’s Included Day

Company Culture

Lennar is committed to fostering a supportive and enriching environment for its Associates. Life at Lennar includes:

• Comprehensive health insurance plans
• 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
• Generous Holiday, Sick Leave, and Personal Day policies
• New Hire Referral Bonus Program
• Significant Home Purchase Discounts
• Everyone’s Included Day

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lennar is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.