Clearance Officer

Crawford Thomas Recruiting; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Crawford Thomas Recruiting seeks an experienced Clearance Officer to support underwriting counsel and internal teams with title clearance and transaction matters in Bayside, NY. This hybrid, full-time role offers a salary of $80,000–$125,000 plus benefits.

Responsibilities include reviewing clearance requirements, preparing affidavits, submitting FINCEN paperwork, and coordinating with departments to resolve closing issues.

Qualifications

• 1–4 years of title insurance or relevant legal experience.
• Knowledge of title clearance and closing processes preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify documentation issues.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review title files and clearance requirements for underwriting counsel and underwriters.
• Provide file coverage when underwriting counsel or underwriters are unavailable.
• Examine entity, trust, estate, payoff, and other clearance documentation.
• Prepare affidavits required for closing.
• Assist with obtaining Hi-Liability approval from underwriters.
• Review closing documents for title-related issues, language, recitations, and exhibits.
• Prepare and submit FINCEN documentation and other regulatory paperwork.
• Assist with post-closing issues and outstanding clearance matters.
• Prepare building loan endorsements and other title policy documents.
• Coordinate with internal departments to resolve closing and post-closing issues.
• Communicate effectively with underwriting, closing, and other internal teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Multitasking

Communication skills

Time management

Tools

TrackerPro

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Title insurance software

Job description

Clearance Officer - (Hybrid) - Bayside, NY
Full-Time | $80,000–$125,000 Salary + Benefits
Support Title Transactions. Solve Clearance Issues. Keep Closings Moving.

We’re seeking an experienced Clearance Officer to support underwriting counsel, underwriters, and internal teams with title insurance clearance and transaction-related matters. This role is ideal for someone with title insurance or legal experience who enjoys problem-solving, managing multiple priorities, and ensuring transactions move smoothly and accurately.

What You’ll Do

• Review title files and clearance requirements for underwriting counsel and underwriters
• Provide file coverage when underwriting counsel or underwriters are unavailable
• Examine entity, trust, estate, payoff, and other clearance documentation
• Prepare affidavits required for closing
• Assist with obtaining Hi-Liability approval from underwriters
• Review closing documents for title-related issues, language, recitations, and exhibits
• Prepare and submit FINCEN documentation and other regulatory paperwork
• Assist with post-closing issues and outstanding clearance matters
• Prepare building loan endorsements and other title policy documents
• Coordinate with internal departments to resolve closing and post-closing issues
• Communicate effectively with underwriting, closing, and other internal teams

What We’re Looking For

• 1–4 years of title insurance or relevant legal experience
• Knowledge of title clearance and closing processes preferred
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify documentation issues
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Ability to multitask and manage competing deadlines
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
• Comfortable learning new software and technology quickly
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and Word
• Experience with title insurance software preferred
• TrackerPro experience is a plus

Why Join Us?

• $80,000–$125,000 salary based on experience
• Full-time position with benefits
• Opportunity to work closely with experienced underwriting professionals
• Role with direct impact on transaction quality and closing timelines
• Professional environment with opportunities to expand title and underwriting expertise