Responsibilities In addition to daily escrow officer duties, oversee day to day operations of the branch, daily activities and reporting. Provide guidance to the staff and be knowledgeable on company – escrow and title policies and procedures. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Adjust work load within the branch Assist staff with difficult transactions Review of branch invoices for payment Tracks and records employee’s vacation and sick leave Review and approval of staff timesheets Develops escrow documents in accordance with established policies Maintains escrow records and acts as an escrow agent Draws and/or directs the processing of escrow instructions Facilitates the escrow process by performing a review of the preliminary report to: Confirm that transfer documents are consistent with the preliminary report, as authorized in the escrow instructions Confirm that escrow is in a position to cause the required policies of insurance to be issued Prepares write up for issuance of title insurance policies consistent with principals of escrow Reconciles between instructions and preliminary report with the Title Department and/or principals, and agents by obtaining modification of escrow instructions, assists principals to obtain releases of liens and other encumbrances as necessary Opens escrow transactions; develops and/or obtains the appropriate escrow documentation in accordance with policy and procedures and applicable state and federal regulations Confirms and implements the terms contained in escrow instructions involving the financing, sale or exchange of real property Regular and predictable attendance in the branch Qualifications High School diploma or equivalent 3+ years related experience with directly handling escrow transactions as an escrow officer. Escrow Officer Certification from the Escrow Association or completion of escrow officer training program by a title company or bank is a plus. Intermediate to expert level of Microsoft Office suite Ability to provide leadership and be a mentor to the escrow team Ability to evaluate performance Ability to provide guidance and problem solve when employee issues arise Demonstrate a clear understanding of the principles of title and escrow process and procedures Overview Are you looking for an incredible career opportunity? Then Meritage Homes is the place for you! From the homes we build to the careers we offer, we believe in quality.   Meritage Homes is the ENERGY STAR® Partner of The Year in Sustained Excellence for being a leader in protecting the environment and advancing energy efficiency in homebuilding. We are looking for candidates who are excited about furthering their careers, as well as being a part of an organization that helps people live happier, healthier lives. With over 100,000 homes built, Meritage Homes is looking for professionals who are self-starters and want to help our organization grow by providing new and innovative ideas. When joining Meritage Homes, you and your career can benefit in several ways, including: A work environment that encourages creativity and innovative ideas from every level An organization that lives by its core values everyday Team atmosphere where every individual is considered a vital asset State of the art technology to provide an optimal working environment A competitive pay structure Strong benefits Flexibility in work-life integration Team-oriented environment where all individuals play an integral role in the company Opportunity to further your career in a growing national organization Maintain a competitive drive to be the best #LI-AJ3