MD Commercial Escrow Officer

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $50k to $90k Salary

Commercial Escrow Officer

Reno & Cavanaugh, PLLC, a law firm with offices in Washington, DC, Nashville, TN, Columbia, MD and New

York, NY, seeks a Commercial Escrow Officer for the real estate practice in our Washington, DC, Columbia, MD,

or Nashville, TN office.

The ideal candidate will be proactive, organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a

fast-paced environment. Candidates must be able to work well both independently and collaboratively in a

deadline-driven environment. Candidate will work on complex high-liability commercial real estate deals across

multiple states. Strong administrative, time management, and communication skills are required.

As a Commercial Escrow Officer, your responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

1. Open and manage commercial escrow files, ensuring all documents and parties are accurately reflected.

2. Review and understand title commitments, purchase and sale agreements, loan documents, and closing

instructions.

3. Prepare and balance basic settlement statements, working toward independence with complex

disbursements.

4. Coordinate document execution and collection from all transaction parties (buyers, sellers, attorneys,

lenders, brokers).

5. Communicate professionally with clients and internal teams to provide updates and assist with transaction

questions.

6. Assist with clearing title issues, collecting due diligence items, and obtaining payoff and release

documentation.

7. Manage wire disbursements and post-closing tasks in accordance with escrow procedures and security

policies.

8. Support recording processes by preparing and submitting documents to local jurisdictions, ensuring

accuracy and follow-up.

9. Issue final title policies and closing packages in collaboration with the post-closing and title teams.

10. Maintain organized and compliant escrow files in line with firm standards and regulatory requirements.

Required Experience :

1. Two to four years in commercial title underwriting with experience in DC, MD, VA, or TN transactions.

2. Candidates should be comfortable working in a large professional environment and have working

knowledge of Microsoft Office and title production and escrow software (e.g. SoftPro Select and Rynoh).

3. Active underwriter license(s) in DC, MD, VA, or TN preferred.

4. In-depth knowledge of commercial title insurance practices, escrow, ALTA standards, and legal

documentation.

Reno & Cavanaugh offers an excellent benefits package which includes medical, dental and vision coverage; life

insurance, short and long-term disability; 401(k) retirement savings plan with a firm contribution; and a generous

paid time off program. Additional benefits provided are health care and dependent care flexible spending

accounts, paid parental leave; family and medical leave; employee assistance program; and a pre-tax

transportation benefit.

This full-time position is 5 days a week in the office, with an option to work a hybrid schedule of 4 days a week in

the office after 1 year. May require overtime during peak periods or to meet deadlines. Time worked in excess of

40 hours per week will be paid at time and one-half of the hourly rate.

The salary range for this position is $50k to $90k depending on experience. Interested applicants should send their

Cover Letter, Resume, and Transcript (unofficial is acceptable) to HR@renocavanaugh.com.