Escrow Processor

Escrow Support Processor - Washington State

Join a centralized processing team that keeps escrow operations running smoothly behind the scenes. In this role, you'll handle the high-volume clerical work associated with opening and closing escrows – freeing up branch teams to focus on delivering exceptional customer service.

You’ll act as a key internal partner to escrow branches, managing documentation, processing tasks, and communicating important instructions. This position does not involve direct customer interaction, allowing you to stay focused on accuracy, efficiency, and operational excellence.

Why this role stands out:

• Location flexible within the state and in office or hybrid in any Washington State office.
• Be part of a centralized team that supports multiple branches.
• Play a critical role in high-volume escrow processing.
• If you're detail-oriented, organized, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is a great opportunity to make an impact while enjoying flexible work options.

• Provides a wide range to a team of Escrow Support Processors and Escrow Officers.
• Work is very similar to work performed by associate level, although tasks may be slightly more complex with greater experience and knowledge.
• May work on escrow openings and closings.
• Performs clerical functions to set up (open) escrow files.
• Prepares correspondence, escrow files and orders preliminary title reports.
• Performs fund disbursements.
• Prepares and delivers closing statements and closing letters.
• Schedules and provides instructions to couriers.
• Orders payoffs, liens, homeowner association documents and evidence of insurance.
• Distributes preliminary report.
• Communicates with branches, as needed.
• Follows functional area's processes and procedures in daily activities; troubleshoots as needed.
• Actively contributes to the results of a team and works toward achieving goals and objectives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1-2 years escrow processing experience

• Must be able to follow Escrow Procedures and have awareness of regulations governing escrow process
• Working knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of department/field
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Establishes effective working relationships at the work group level

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First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term. Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.