Job Description:
The Escrow Assistant will open, process and close transactions with appropriate supervision. Will effectively communicate with all interested parties including counsel, lenders, principals, realtors, co-workers, and all other department personnel. Must be a personable, positive, and professional representative of the Company.
*This position is an in-office position located in our Portland, OR location.*
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Verifies and reviews all information in the preliminary report/title commitment while clearing title requirements by researching discrepancies, obtaining lien releases and clearing any other encumbrances.
Task to Central Processing Unit (CSD - CPU), i.e., payoff, HOA and utility demands that appear on preliminary report/title commitment and/or Seller/Borrower Information Sheets.
Assist in quoting our fees and charges.
Request/authorize loans to fund, receipt in funds, disburse funds including but not limited to sending out payoffs.
Schedule appointments, assembling documents for signing for both inside and outside of the office.
Assist with customer(s) signing of documents inside the office, as assigned by Escrow Officer and/or Branch Manager.
Upload all documents in appropriate category in the electronic filing system.
Document all conversations relative to each file, this will allow each team member to be informed as to the status of the file.
Prepare funding packages, provide conditions, receipt in funds.
Assist with training other personnel, guiding them to reach maximum efficiency and production of the branch.
Continues escrow education either through company training webinars/seminars/meetings or through outside sources (i.e., Escrow Association).
Complies with Company policies, procedures, regulatory requirements and complete mandatory company compliance training by prescribed deadlines.
At a minimum, the ability to work from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Knowledge and Skills Required:
Requires 2+ years of commercial escrow experience.
Knowledge of title insurance policies, endorsements and title pricing.
Knowledge of escrow documents, escrow fees and terminology.
Basic computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook.
Ability to work in fast paced environment while successfully performing under extreme time constraints and meets prescribed deadlines.
Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational skills, with ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects.
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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
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 currently are employed by Old Republic Title (or one of its wholly owned affiliated companies) please get in touch with your human resources representative regarding the application process.
For California applicants, please click the following link to view our CCPA Applicant NoticeOld Republic Title is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Skills Required
- 2+ years of commercial escrow experience
- Knowledge of title insurance policies, endorsements, and title pricing
- Knowledge of escrow documents, escrow fees, and terminology
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook
- Ability to work from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (in-office Portland, OR)
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
- Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Effective communication with counsel, lenders, principals, realtors, coworkers, and other department personnel
- Complete mandatory company compliance training by prescribed deadlines
- Ability to upload documents and document all file-related conversations in the electronic filing system
Old Republic Title Insurance Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Old Republic Title Insurance Group and has not been reviewed or approved by Old Republic Title Insurance Group.
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Retirement Support — The package includes a 401(k) Savings and Profit‑Sharing Plan with employer contributions and a structure that can include a non‑elective contribution and match. The design includes ongoing enhancements and immediate eligibility, signaling sustained investment in retirement benefits.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — A shareholder/employee stock purchase and reinvestment plan offers accessible company equity alongside retirement savings. This equity component is positioned as a differentiator versus many peers.
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans are complemented by telehealth, disease‑management and musculoskeletal programs, and an EAP. Feedback suggests some perceive healthcare cost/coverage favorably and note added family‑building support such as fertility benefits.
Old Republic Title Insurance Group Insights
What We Do
Old Republic Title is one of the largest title insurance groups* in the United States. We operate through a national network of Company-owned offices, affiliates, authorized agents and approved attorneys, which allows us to service our customers in both large and small markets across the country. *Members of the Group are: Old Republic National Title Insurance Company and American Guaranty Title Insurance Company. OUR MISSION Our Mission is to provide quality insurance security and related services to businesses, individuals and public institutions, and be a dependable long-term steward of the trust that policyholders and other important stakeholders place in us.
