Escrow Officer

Position:
Escrow Assistant

• Completes real estate escrow transactions by determining requirements; clearing titles; assembling, preparing, and reviewing closing documents; disbursing funds.
• Determines closing requirements by studying and clarifying buyer, seller, and lender instructions.
• Orders title reports for issuing title insurance, resolving title defects; satisfying existing liens and encumbrances against property or principals.
• Establishes escrow account by depositing funds; maintaining records.
• Prepares transaction documents by completing forms and statements; collecting and reviewing existing documents.
• Completes calculations by prorating taxes and interest.
• Completes closing transaction documents by assembling documents; reviewing papers with parties; explaining provisions and procedures; answering questions; checking documents for completeness and accuracy; obtaining signatures.
• Completes closing by recording and filing documents; preparing and distributing final closing statements and title.
• Prepares settlement statement by utilizing lender instructions.
• Closes escrow account by balancing and disbursing funds.
• Complies with regulatory requirements and company policy by adhering to and enforcing adherence to requirements.

• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 2–4 years related experience.
• Experience directly handling escrow transactions as an escrow assistant preferable.
• Valid Licensing/Certification as required by applicable state.

• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the escrow/title industry field.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Good client relations and organizational skills.
• Ability to write reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Detail‑oriented and professional; able to handle confidential information.
• Ability to deal with multiple types of roles such as real‑estate sellers, buyers, agents, and brokers.

$24.42 - $28.56 per hour (base pay range; pay based on knowledge, skills, experience, and location).

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off and paid sick leave.
• Employee stock purchase plan.

First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term.