Commercial Escrow Officer

Fidelity National Title Commercial Services, in association with Chicago Title Company, is seeking a full-time Escrow Officer in the Bay Area. This position will require you to work with a commercial team of title officers, underwriters, and assistants to help close timely commercial real estate transactions. This position will also require you to maintain existing client relationships and help facilitate new relationships within the industry.

Description:

· Manage and control the closing process for complex single site and multi-site commercial real estate transactions.

· Open escrows and collect the required instructions, documents and funds necessary for closing.

· Tasks include preparation of closing documents, preparation of settlement statements and assembly of closing documents.

· Read and carefully review complicated instructions and agreements related to closings.

· Manage workflow and provide customer support to counsel, buyers, sellers, borrowers, real estate agents, mortgage brokers and lenders.

· Should be able to prioritize and be able to make independent decisions.

· Work closely with title officers and underwriting to solve issues. Collect all documents necessary to clear title.

· Superior verbal and written communication skills required with the experience necessary to effectively handle and address any situation that surfaces during the process.

· Adhere to company policy and procedures.

· Remain neutral at all times.

Requirements:

· 1 year of escrow experience is preferred.

· Must be familiar with title and escrow duties. Experience with practices, procedures and concepts within the title insurance industry.

· Ability to quickly assess situations and make decisions.

· Ability to organize, analyze and distribute information.

· Must be able to spot and address irregularities or issues. Detail-oriented, task driven and professional.

· Able to handle confidential information and documents.

· Must have excellent math and/or accounting skills.

· Willingness to help train new employees.

· Provide timely customer support.

· Ensure compliance with instructions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Lafayette, CA 94549 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Lafayette, CA 94549: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $85,000 - $115,000