Junior Escrow Officer job at Rocket Mortgage in Seattle, WA

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Title: Junior Escrow Officer - Washington (Temporary/Contingent) Location: Seattle - WA, USA Job Description: time type Full time job requisition id R-083292 This will be a fully remote, temporary position supporting seasonal volume for our Washington market through September 2026, with the possibility of extension. As a Closing Specialist at Rocket Close, you will prepare Washington State buyer and seller packages and will work to manage various documents throughout the settlement process. About you  1+ year of experience building and balancing Closing Disclosures, Closing Statements, HUD-1 Settlement Statements for Washington state residential purchase files. Attention to detail and the ability to be organized in a fast-paced environment. Qualia experience preferred. Add fees and charges to build Closing Disclosures and Closing Statements for real estate settlements, including recording fees, transfer taxes, property taxes, commissions, utility bills, homeowners association fees, and contract credits. Coordinate directly with mortgage lenders to balance their borrowers’ Closing Disclosures, obtain loan documents for closing and authorization to disburse after documents are executed. Communicate and develop good working relationships with lenders. Ensure that loan documents are prepared correctly to match title documents. Balance our files internally so that all incoming and outgoing funds match. What you’ll get  Our team members fuel our strategy, innovation and growth, so we ensure the health and well-being of not just you, but your family, too! We go above and beyond to give you the support you need on an individual level and offer all sorts of ways to help you live your best life. We are proud to offer eligible team members perks and health benefits that will help you have peace of mind. Simply put: We’ve got your back.  About us  Rocket Close is a leading national provider of title insurance, property valuations and settlement services. Here, you’ll be given all the resources and support needed to deliver innovative solutions and in turn, your hard work will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package and an array of other amazing benefits. Apply today to join a team that offers career growth, amazing benefits and the chance to work with leading industry professionals.  This job description is an outline of the primary responsibilities of this position and may be modified at the discretion of the company at any time. Decisions related to employment are not based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The company provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. The compensation information below is provided in compliance with all applicable job posting disclosure requirements. The compensation for this position is $24.52-$33.34 per hour. The position may also be eligible for to enroll in contributory medical, dental, STD plans within first 30 days of employment with Contemporary Staffing Solutions​. Compensation and benefits are subject to modification from time to time as the Company, in its sole and exclusive discretion, deems appropriate. The Company may determine during its future reviews of the proposed compensation and benefits provided for this position, that the compensation and benefits for such position should be reduced. In no event will the Company reduce the compensation for the position to a level below the applicable jurisdictional minimum wage rate for the position. 

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