Junior Escrow Officer

About the role

Old Republic Title is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Escrow Officer to join our growing team in Alpharetta, Georgia. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in title, escrow, real estate, mortgage, or closing operations who is ready to take the next step in their career.

Responsibilities

• Support the escrow process from opening through closing on commercial real estate transactions.
• Cook up with buyers, sellers, lenders, attorneys, brokers, developers, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth and timely closings.
• Review transaction files for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with commercial closing requirements.
• Prepare and process closing documentation, escrow instructions, settlement statements, and other transaction-related paperwork.
• Affix to scheduling closings and proactively communicate transaction updates to all parties.
• Maintain organized electronic files and ensure documentation is complete throughout the transaction lifecycle.
• Respond promptly and professionally to client, attorney, lender, and internal team inquiries.
• Ensure transactions comply with company policies, underwriting guidelines, and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Collaborate with escrow officers and teammates to deliver exceptional service on complex commercial transactions.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Experience in escrow, title, real estate, mortgage lending, or closing coordination - commercial experience preferred.
• Candidates with strong administrative or customer service experience in a professional office environment and an interest in commercial real estate are encouraged to apply.
• Familiarity with commercial real estate transactions, closing documents, title commitments, and settlement processes is preferred.

Skills

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple transactions and priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional, customer-focused approach with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team.
• Sound judgment, initiative, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and general computer applications.
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Benefits

May Include:

• Comprehensive medical, prescriptions, dental and vision plans
• 401(k) plan with a discretionary company match
• Shareholder Purchase and Reinvestment Plan
• Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance premium paid by the company
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance for employees, spouses and dependent children
• Fertility and Family Building Benefits
• Paid Disability benefits
• Paid time off programs
• 11 Company paid holidays per year
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account (available to High Deductible Health Plan participants only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Education Assistance Program
• Voluntary benefits, such as Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and Accident Insurance
• Title insurance policies and certain escrow services for the employee’s primary personal residence at no charge
• Transportation benefit plan for mass transit, parking and vanpool, in several markets

Why Join Old Republic Title?

We believe in investing in our people by providing opportunities to learn, grow, and build rewarding careers. Whether you're looking to expand your escrow knowledge or continue growing within the title industry, you'll have the support and resources needed to succeed.