Junior Escrow Officer / Escrow Assistant
USD 21-27 / hour
Posted on Jul 29, 2026
Hourly Position + Performance BonusesThis position is designed for an experienced escrow, title, or real-estate professional who is ready to develop into a stronger Junior Escrow Officer.The Junior Escrow Officer / Escrow Assistant will be paired with a Senior Escrow Officer and will help manage company-generated files from opening through closing. This is not an entry-level clerical position. The successful candidate must already understand the pace, confidentiality, documentation, and client-service expectations of a real-estate transaction.What You Will Do- Assist a Senior Escrow Officer with files from opening through closing.- Confirm wire instructions, receipt earnest money deposits, and follow company fraud-prevention procedures.- Prepare, send, and track opening packages through DocuSign or paper delivery.- Order and follow up on title, NHD, payoffs, existing loans, HOA, solar, water stock, tax clearance, and HCD requirements.- Prepare HCD signature packages and track missing, incomplete, rejected, or delayed documents.- Maintain regular contact with all transaction parties and document updates, deadlines, and outstanding items.- Assist with signings, lender conditions, funding, recording, disbursement, HCD transfer, and closing preparation.- Maintain complete, organized, and audit-ready paper and electronic files.- Escalate title, funding, compliance, fraud, or transaction issues to the responsible Escrow Officer.- As skills develop, prepare instructions, amendments, estimates, demands, and closing documents for officer review.Minimum Requirements- At least two years of experience in escrow, title, real estate, lending, or transaction coordination.- Previous escrow-assistant experience is strongly preferred.- Working knowledge of the escrow process from opening through closing.- Strong written and verbal communication skills.- Ability to manage deadlines and maintain accurate records.- Ability to handle confidential financial and personal information.- Comfortable working in a structured, compliance-focused environment.- Reliable attendance and consistent follow-through.- Mobile-home or manufactured-home experience is strongly preferred.Compensation and Growth- Hourly pay based on experience and demonstrated escrow knowledge. Pay range: $21.00–$27.00 per hour.- Performance-based and per-file bonus opportunities.- Company-generated work managed in partnership with a Senior Escrow Officer.- Training and mentorship toward independent Junior Escrow Officer responsibilities.- Opportunity to progress into an Escrow Officer position based on production, competency, and performance.This Position May Be Right for You If: You are already familiar with real-estate transactions, enjoy supporting a productive officer, take pride in accurate work, and want a clear path toward managing files more independently.
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