Job Description:
As an Escrow Assistant at Old Republic Title, you will play a vital role in the seamless execution of real estate transactions, ensuring that every step is meticulously managed with precision and care. You will be entrusted with the responsibility of opening, processing, and closing refinance and sale transactions under the guidance of experienced professionals. Your role will require you to communicate effectively with lenders, principals, realtors, co-workers, and other department personnel, ensuring that everyone is informed and aligned throughout the process.
*This is an office-based position from 8am to 5pm Monday-Friday. Remote applicants will not be considered.
In this position, you will take charge of reviewing and verifying information in preliminary reports and title commitments, while also clearing title requirements by researching discrepancies and securing lien releases. You'll be tasked with pulling tax rolls, assembling signing documents, and scheduling appointments both inside and outside the office. Your attention to detail will be critical as you upload documents into our electronic filing system, document all conversations related to each file, and prepare funding packages with accuracy and efficiency.
*3+ years of escrow experience is strongly preferred but not required.
You'll thrive in a fast-paced environment, where your ability to work independently, prioritize multiple tasks, and meet tight deadlines will be key to your success. As a representative of Old Republic Title, you’ll embody professionalism, courtesy, and flexibility, consistently delivering a positive experience for our clients and colleagues alike.
In this dynamic role, you'll not only perform essential escrow duties, but also support broader company initiatives, adapting to new software tools, and contributing to the continuous improvement of our processes. If you're a detail-oriented professional with a passion for real estate, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to grow and make a significant impact within our team.
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The estimated pay range stated represents the typical pay range for this position or similarly employed employees or employees performing substantially similar work. Factors which may be used to determine the actual pay rate may include, but are not limited to, education, training or experience; seniority; merit and work performance; quantity or quality of production; regional differences in compensation; differences in local minimum wages, or ability and effort.
Position's Pay Range:
$31.00 - $36.00This position may be eligible to earn commissions based on applicable incentive compensation or commission plan(s). Specifics pertaining to the calculation and payment of those commissions will be reflected in individual commission or incentive plan documents.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
- Office-based availability 8am to 5pm Monday-Friday; remote applicants will not be considered.
- 3+ years of escrow experience.
- Experience opening, processing, and closing refinance and sale transactions.
- Ability to review and verify preliminary reports and title commitments.
- Experience clearing title requirements, researching discrepancies, and securing lien releases.
- Ability to pull tax rolls, assemble signing documents, and schedule appointments.
- Experience uploading documents into an electronic filing system and documenting file communications.
- Ability to prepare accurate funding packages.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Effective written and verbal communication with lenders, principals, realtors, and coworkers.
- Ability to work independently and adapt to new software tools and contribute to process improvements.
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.
