Commercial Escrow Officer (Remote in FL)

First American; Florida; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading title and escrow company in Florida seeks an Escrow Assistant to handle escrow transactions and manage buyer-seller relationships during real estate sales. Ideal candidates should have 2-4 years of related experience, strong client relations skills, and specialized knowledge in escrow products. The role offers competitive hourly pay and a supportive, inclusive workplace culture.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

401k

Employee stock purchase plan

Qualifications

• 2-4 years related experience in escrow transactions.
• Specialized knowledge in escrow product areas.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts.

Responsibilities

• Establish new escrow accounts and process documents.
• Handle Commercial Title and Escrow Transactions.
• Analyze company risk related to escrow and title.

Skills

Client relations

Organizational skills

Can do attitude

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join a team that puts its People First! First American's Agency Division is dedicated to providing our policy-issuing agents with resources, services and underwriting guidance needed to achieve new levels of success.

Since 1889, First American (NYSE: FAF) has held an unwavering belief in its people. They are passionate about what they do, and we are equally passionate about fostering an environment where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered to be innovative and reach their full potential.

What We Do

Responsible for establishing new escrow accounts and processing escrow documents in accordance with established policies and procedures. Acts as a neutral third-party between buyers and sellers during a real estate sale, managing funds and processing real estate transactions.

What You'll Do:

• Handle Commercial Title and Escrow Transactions
• Analyze Company risk as it pertains to escrow and title.
• Is an active member on all escrow calls and training workshops
• Continues to enhance title knowledge by actively communicating and engaging with Title Underwriters.
• Strong working knowledge of policies and procedures including wire fraud.
• Other duties as assigned

What You'll Bring:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 2-4 years related experience with 3+ years' experience directly handling escrow transactions as an escrow assistant
• Specialized knowledge in one or more escrow product areas
• Strong knowledge of standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the escrow/title industry field
• Demonstrates a can do attitude not only with the clients but with fellow members of the team which will allow them to think outside the box.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong client relations and organizational skills
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.

Pay Range: $27.40 - $36.53 Hourly

This hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting. Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location.

What We Offer

By choice, we don't simply accept individuality - we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it! Our People First Culture celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion not simply because it's the right thing to do, but also because it's the key to our success. We are proud to foster an authentic and inclusive workplace For All. You are free and encouraged to bring your entire, unique self to work. 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.