Escrow Coordinator

Stewart Title; Richmond (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Stewart Title in Richmond, TX is seeking an Escrow Assistant to provide essential support for residential and commercial transactions. You will assist branch operations with disbursement tasks, balance files, and coordinate with lenders, buyers and escrow officers.

The role emphasizes following defined procedures, maintaining accurate records, and delivering reliable service under supervision. A high school diploma is required with 0–2 years of related experience, with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Typically requires 0-2 years of related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist branch operations with disbursement of escrow transactions.
• Review and prepare closing files for disbursement.
• Confirm that the file balances are accurate and disburse funds per directions.
• Work with lenders, buyers and escrow officers to balance files that have closed.
• Performs a wide range of support functions to assist in departmental processes.
• Follows clearly defined procedures to complete daily tasks and responsibilities.
• Uses basic communication skills to address internal and/or external clients and/or team members.

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree

Job description

At Stewart, we know that success begins with great people. As a Stewart employee, you’ll be joining a company that was named a 2024-2025 Best Company to Work For by U.S. News & World Report, and a 2025 Top Workplace by USA Today. We are committed to helping you own, develop, and nurture your career. We invest in your career journey because we understand that as you grow, so does our company. And our priority is smart growth – by attaining the best people, investing in tools and resources that enable success, and creating a better home for all.

You will be part of an inclusive work environment that reflects the customers we serve. You’ll be empowered to use your unique experiences, passion and skills to help our company and the communities we serve constantly evolve and improve. Together, we can achieve our vision of becoming the premier title and real estate services company.

Stewart is a global real estate services company, providing title insurance, settlement, underwriting, and lender services through our family of companies. To learn more about Stewart, visit stewart.com/about.

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Job Description

Job Summary

Provides escrow services for residential and commercial resale, new construction, refinance, relocation and timeshare transactions. Responsible for supporting real estate transactions by providing a range of administrative and/or support duties to assist escrow processes as part of a production center, branch office, or member of a title team.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist branch operations with disbursement of escrow transactions by printing checks, issuing wires, creating cover letters, and issuing final Settlement Statements
• Review and prepare closing files for disbursement once the file is closed
• Confirm that the file balances are accurate and disburse the funds according to directions, most often by issuing checks
• Work with lenders, buyers and escrow officers to balance files that have closed and disburse the file
• Performs a wide range of support functions to assist in departmental processes
• Follows clearly defined procedures to complete daily tasks and responsibilities
• Uses existing procedures to solve straightforward problems without the consistent need to exercise discretion
• Uses basic communication skills to address internal and/or external clients and/or team members
• Individual contributor working under direct supervision with little autonomy
• Performs all other duties as assigned by management

Education

• High school diploma required; Bachelor’s preferred

Experience

• Typically requires 0-2 years of related work experience

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Stewart is committed to ensuring that its online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance or an accommodation in the application process, please contact us by email at [e-mail].

Benefits

Stewart offers eligible employees a competitive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to a variety of health and wellness insurance options and programs, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program, and employee discounts.