Commercial Escrow Assistant

Job Description

Commercial Escrow Assistant at Old Republic Title

We invite experienced professionals to join our Glendale, CA office as a Commercial Escrow Assistant. The role involves opening, processing, and closing commercial transactions with supervision, communicating with counsel, lenders, principals, realtors, coworkers, and other department personnel, and representing the company in a professional, personable manner.

• Verify and review all information in the preliminary report/title commitment, clearing title requirements and researching discrepancies, obtaining lien releases and clearing encumbrances.
• Assign tasks to Central Processing Unit (CSD-CPU), e.g., payoff, HOA and utility demands that appear on preliminary report/title commitment and/or Seller/Borrower Information Sheets.
• Assist in quoting fees and charges.
• Request/authorize loans to fund, receive and disburse funds, including sending out payoffs.
• Schedule appointments and assemble documents for signing both inside and outside the office.
• Assist customers with signing documents inside the office as assigned by Escrow Officer and/or Branch Manager.
• Upload all documents into the electronic filing system.
• Document all conversations related to each file to keep team members informed of file status.
• Prepare funding packages, provide conditions, and receive funds.
• Train and guide other personnel to achieve maximum efficiency and branch production.
• Continue escrow education through company training webinars, seminars, meetings or outside sources (e.g., Escrow Association).
• Comply with company policies, procedures, regulatory requirements and complete mandatory compliance training by prescribed deadlines.
• Work from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

• Minimum 2+ years of commercial escrow experience.
• Knowledge of title insurance policies, endorsements and title pricing.
• Knowledge of escrow documents, fees and terminology.
• Basic computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment, meeting extreme time constraints and deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, grammatically correct and business‑appropriate.

$21.00 – $30.00 per hour (typical range for this position; actual rate may vary based on experience, education, performance, and regional differences).

• 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 HDHP participants only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational 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

Note:

If you are currently employed by Old Republic Title or its wholly owned affiliates, please contact your human resources representative regarding the application process.

For California applicants, please view our CCPA Applicant Notice.

Old Republic Title is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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