Job Description:
Responsible for providing support to the Residential Escrow Officers and team(s) by completing key responsibilities and requirements of the role.
This is a fully on-site position reporting to our Lake Oswego office.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Opens new orders.
Receipts in escrow funds and send receipt copies to appropriate parties.
Provides production and processing support to escrow team(s) on Commercial and/or Residential refinance and sale transactions including clearing liens, ordering demands, distributing commitments/preliminary reports, and ordering surveys as applicable.
Upload all documents in appropriate category in the electronic filing system.
Prepare funding packages, provide conditions, receipt in lender funds
As directed by unit lead, communicates, and confirms information about a transaction with principals, agents, lenders and/or other parties.
Task to Central Processing Unit, Title and team members (as available and applicable).
Complies with Company policies, procedures, regulatory requirements and completes mandatory company compliance training by prescribed deadlines.
At a minimum, the ability to work your scheduled work hours, Monday through Friday.
Ability to work overtime as requested by management.
Dependable, reliable and punctual attendance is required, which may include in-office attendance or attendance at company, industry or other events that occur outside regular business hours.
Ability to accept supervision and direction, as well as constructive feedback.
Ability to collaborate and interact effectively and professionally with all levels of management, employees and customers by email, phone, video conferences and in person.
Demonstrates courtesy, flexibility, professionalism and is proactive and responsive to supervisor/manager, co-workers and customer needs and expectations.
Other duties that may be assigned.
Knowledge and Skills Required:
Fully executes and delivers on projects and initiatives in alignment with current role.
Stays current with regulations, procedures, and policies by using emerging technologies, learning resources, professional relationships, and other resources.
Must be a personable, positive, and professional representative of the Company.
Demonstrates courtesy, flexibility, professionalism and is proactive and responsive to supervisor/manager, co-workers and customer needs and expectations.
Always maintain the highest level of customer service.
Always maintains confidentiality.
Thoroughly documents all conversation and actions on a transaction file to ensure clarity, accountability, and transparency in all transactions.
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.
Ability to act independently with sound judgment and take initiative.
Written and verbal communications are clear, grammatically correct and business appropriate.
Ability to adopt and adapt to changing industry trends, business skills and technology including facilitation and support for the staff to do the same. Will support, cooperate, engage, and contribute to Company goals, projects and initiatives related to technology, production processing standards to meet business needs.
Continue escrow education through company training webinars/seminars/meetings.
Must have a basic understanding of accounting principles (debits and credits).
If applicable, and as directed by management must be able to perform the essential job functions of the Receptionist position; and may be required to back-up and/or assist the Receptionist as needed.
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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
- Basic computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook
- Basic understanding of accounting principles, including debits and credits
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines
- Clear, grammatically correct, business-appropriate written and verbal communication
- Ability to act independently, exercise sound judgment, and take initiative
- Ability to collaborate professionally with management, employees, customers, agents, lenders, and other transaction parties
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and accurately document transaction activity
- Ability to work Monday through Friday during scheduled hours and overtime as requested
- Dependable, reliable, and punctual attendance, including fully on-site attendance at the Lake Oswego office
- Ability to accept supervision, direction, and constructive feedback
- Willingness to complete company compliance training and continue escrow education
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.
