Escrow Assistant

PLACEAustin, TexasOn-siteFull-timeMid level, 2–5 yearsListed 3 days ago

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About this role

Your Opportunity:

At Blueprint Title, we support nationwide escrow disbursement and post-closing operations with an emphasis on accuracy, compliance, and speed — protecting transaction funds and documents at every step. As our Escrow Assistant, you'll partner with the Post-Closing Manager, Escrow Officers, Operations, Title, and Finance teams to keep disbursements and recordings moving smoothly, with a strong focus on Texas transactions. If you thrive on precision, take fiduciary responsibility seriously, and want a hands-on role at the heart of the closing process, this is your PLACE.

This role is based on-site in Austin, Texas, with no remote or hybrid option; core hours will be confirmed with your manager.

Who Develops You: Post-Closing Manager

What You're Great At:

You are someone with exceptional attention to detail and a track record of accurately reviewing data and resolving discrepancies. You bring:

- A High School Diploma or GED (required); Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

- Experience working with Qualia (required)

- 1+ years of experience in a title, escrow, or closing environment

- Experience managing fiduciary funds, or an equivalent accounting background, preferred

- Working knowledge of BankUnited, a plus

- Proficiency with Qualia or similar title/escrow production software

- Familiarity with check processing, disbursement procedures, and banking portals

- The ability to read and interpret settlement statements and disbursement instructions

- Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to meet critical deadlines

- Effective written and verbal communication skills for coordinating with internal teams and external stakeholders

- The ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive financial information

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)

- The ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and adapt in a fast-paced environment

- A proactive, reliable, and collaborative approach to work

- A current Texas Escrow License, or willingness to pursue licensure as part of accepting this role

What You'll Do:

Disbursements

- Process and coordinate outgoing escrow disbursements nationwide, with an emphasis on Texas transactions

- Review settlement statements, closing documents, and disbursement instructions for accuracy

- Prepare and process checks, wires, payoffs, and other transaction disbursements

- Verify payees, amounts, supporting documentation, and required approvals before funds are released

- Track pending disbursements and meet critical funding deadlines

- Maintain accurate records of checks, wires, and disbursement activity

- Identify and resolve discrepancies before funds are released

- Follow company procedures for wire fraud prevention, identity verification, and handling escrow funds

- Monitor the daily schedule of pending disbursements and proactively flag any delays or discrepancies

- Coordinate with Escrow Officers, Operations, and Finance staff to resolve issues related to checks or disbursements

- Perform quality control checks to confirm disbursement accuracy and compliance

- Support additional disbursement-related duties as assigned

Post-Closing and Recording

- Prepare and mail lender documents and other required post-closing documents

- Coordinate mail-away recordings and ensure documents are properly prepared, sent, tracked, and returned

- Monitor recording status and follow up on outstanding recording matters

- Assist with post-closing document review and file completion

- Maintain accurate records of documents sent for recording and returned recorded documents

- Coordinate with Escrow Officers, Operations, Title, and Post-Closing teams to resolve outstanding matters

- Ensure post-closing tasks are completed accurately and within required timelines

- Other duties as assigned

Salary: $60,000 - $65,000/year depending on experience

Why Blueprint Title:

We believe people do their best work when they're trusted, supported, and part of a team that gets the details right. As our Escrow Assistant, you'll play a critical role in making sure funds and documents move accurately and on time, every time — building the reputation for reliability that our clients count on.