Escrow Officer; in office

We are looking to add an Escrow Officer to our growing team. This is an in‑office position located at 12160 S Shore Blvd Ste 104, Wellington, FL.

The Escrow Officer is responsible for handling real estate transactions by establishing new escrow accounts, managing funds, processing documents for closings, and completing settlements in accordance with established policies and procedures. The role requires exceptional decision‑making skills, strong communication skills, and the ability to multi‑task as part of a team.

• Complete real estate escrow transactions by determining requirements
• Act as a neutral liaison between file parties, adhere to company policy, and monitor and mitigate risk to the company
• Ensure that all funds are properly accounted for and disbursed in accordance with the terms of the contract and our company policy
• Prepare regular reports on the status of the escrow account and provide these reports to the parties involved in the transaction
• Examine property titles, mortgages, and trust deed documents
• Prepare legal documents for the closure of the sale
• Complete closing by recording and filing documents, preparing, and distributing final closing statements and title

• 2-4 years of escrow‑related experience
• Experience directly handling escrow transactions as an escrow assistant preferable
• Openness to new technology and proprietary programs; adjusts easily to new workflow
• Passion for helping customers while maintaining a professional and positive attitude
  
  Excellent verbal and written communication with both our internal team and external customers; comfortable using various types of communication to meet customer needs
• Problem solver with strong organizational skills, detail oriented, and knows how to navigate internal and external resources to resolve issues
• Thrives in contributing to a team working together to deliver beyond customer expectations
• Comfortable guiding and supporting future talent learning the business
• Knowledge of MS Office suite and ability to quickly adapt to new software applications and technologies
• Valid licensing/certification as required by applicable state
• High school diploma or equivalent

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

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