Aspen Careers, LLC ยท 3 weeks ago
Senior Commercial Escrow Officer
Columbus, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expAspen Careers is partnering with a title agency in collaboration with a law firm to recruit an experienced Commercial Escrow Officer to join its growing team in Columbus. The role involves managing escrow transactions from start to finish, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and exceptional client service throughout the closing process.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Natalie Williams
Responsibilities
Serving as the main point of contact for buyers, sellers, lenders, attorneys, and other stakeholders
Managing escrow files from opening through post-closing
Preparing, balancing, and reviewing settlement statements
Receiving, verifying, and disbursing funds in compliance with instructions
Resolving discrepancies and ensuring accurate documentation
Coordinating with the title department to resolve title issues (liens, easements, vesting, legal descriptions, judgments, bankruptcies, etc.)
Overseeing document execution and closing logistics
Verifying acknowledgements, legal descriptions, lien information, and payoff accuracy
Assembling recording packages and closing binders
Distributing final closing documentation to all parties
Managing and growing client relationships to encourage repeat business
Providing a consistently high level of customer service
Assisting the legal department as needed
Qualification
Required
Deep understanding of real estate law, title insurance, and escrow procedures
Proven experience managing large, complex commercial transactions
Commissioned Ohio Notary Public with Remote Online Notarization (or willingness to obtain)
Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Strong project management and organizational skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Professional, client-focused mindset
Proficiency with escrow, title, and project management software (SoftPro, RamQuest, Monday.com, QuickBooks)
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Experience with online due diligence and file-sharing platforms (Sharefile, Box, Dropbox, Procorem)
Minimum 7 years of experience overseeing real estate closings (escrow officer, supervisor, or manager preferred)
Preferred
Bachelor's degree or paralegal certification a plus
Title license a plus
Benefits
Paid time off earned in the first year
Six paid holidays plus two floating holidays annually
Medical and dental insurance with low monthly premiums
100% employer-paid short-term disability insurance
401(k) with company match
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Company
Aspen Careers, LLC
Aspen Careers LLC is a female-owned legal recruiting agency headquartered in Columbus, Ohio with over 20 years of success working with local and national law firms.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase