Licensed Escrow Officer

Houston, Texas on site Until 8/23/2026 First posted June 17, 2026 Last posted June 17, 2026
Job description
Position Summary We are a national title company seeking a dynamic, detail-oriented Escrow Officer to join our growing team. This is a unique dual-focus position: you will serve as an escrow officer for Texas real estate transactions while also contributing to our national settlement operations department. This role offers a valuable opportunity to broaden your expertise across multiple states and settlement frameworks. The ideal candidate holds an active Texas Escrow Officer license, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is eager to grow beyond conventional Texas practice. Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Texas Escrow Operations: • Manage escrow transactions from contract to close, in compliance with Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) requirements and applicable Texas Property Code • Verify title commitments, loan documents, and borrower information to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance • Facilitate clear communication among buyers, sellers, lenders, and attorneys throughout the transaction lifecycle • Prepare settlement statements, closing disclosures, and all required Texas closing documents with precision • Maintain thorough and audit-ready escrow files and transaction records National Settlement Support: • Assist the national settlement/closing department with remote and hybrid closings across multiple states • Adapt to varying state-specific requirements, settlement procedures, and document packages outside of Texas • Collaborate with the national operations team to ensure consistent service delivery, compliance, and turnaround standards General Duties: • Verify borrower information and loan underwriting documentation • Prepare commitments, policies, disclosures, and closing documents accurately and efficiently using industry software platforms • Contribute to process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency across Texas and national operations Qualifications
Required: • Active Texas Escrow Officer License issued by the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) — required • Proven experience as an escrow officer or settlement agent in Texas residential and/or commercial real estate transactions • Strong working knowledge of the Texas title insurance industry, TDI regulations, and Texas-specific closing requirements • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent transactions across different regulatory environments • Proficiency in preparing and reviewing closing disclosures, HUD-1/ALTA settlement statements, contracts, and escrow instructions • Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to maintain professionalism and clarity under deadline pressure Preferred: • Experience with settlement/closing operations • Familiarity with remote online notarization (RON) platforms and remote closing workflows • Knowledge of ALTA Best Practices and national title underwriter guidelines • Experience supporting both purchase and refinance transactions in a high-volume environment • Proficiency in Qualia and SoftPro preferred
 
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Compensation (from employer):
65000–85000 USD per year

About this role

Summary

Manage Texas escrow transactions and support multi-state settlement operations.

Job title

Licensed Escrow Officer

Experience level

proven experience

Industry

real estate

Location requirements

Onsite in Houston, Texas; possibility of hybrid work.

Salary

$65k–$85k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

Texas Escrow Officer licensereal estate transactionstitle industry knowledgeclosing documentsregulatory compliance

Preferred skills

settlement operationsremote online notarizationALTA practicesQualiaSoftPro

Specializations

escrowsettlementtitle insuranceclosing
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Houston, TX, USA

On-site City