Escrow Officer

First American; Indio (CA); On-site; USD 37,195 - 48,216; Full time

Job summary

First American is seeking an experienced Escrow Officer to manage residential real estate transactions from opening through closing in the Inland Empire and Coachella Valley.

You will review instructions, order title reports, resolve title defects, prepare closing documents, calculate prorations, balance escrow accounts, and communicate with buyers, sellers, lenders, and agents while ensuring regulatory compliance. This is a full-time, on-site role.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of escrow/title experience.
• Experience directly handling escrow transactions preferred.
• Knowledge of escrow/title industry practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage escrow transactions from start to finish.
• Review buyer, seller, and lender instructions to determine closing requirements.
• Order title reports and help resolve title defects, liens, and encumbrances.
• Prepare, review, and process closing documents and settlement statements.
• Calculate prorations, balance escrow accounts, disburse funds, and complete closings.
• Communicate with transaction parties and explain documents, provisions, and procedures as needed.
• Follow company policies, regulatory requirements, and risk mitigation procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Escrow/Title experience

Client relations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Escrow Officer

Locations: Ontario, Riverside, Palm Springs, Indian Wells, CA

We are seeking an experienced Escrow Officer to manage residential real estate transactions from opening through closing in the Inland Empire and Coachella Valley.

How You'll Contribute

• Manage escrow transactions from start to finish.
• Review buyer, seller, and lender instructions to determine closing requirements.
• Order title reports and help resolve title defects, liens, and encumbrances.
• Prepare, review, and process closing documents and settlement statements.
• Calculate prorations, balance escrow accounts, disburse funds, and complete closings.
• Communicate with transaction parties and explain documents, provisions, and procedures as needed.
• Follow company policies, regulatory requirements, and risk mitigation procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2–4 years of related escrow/title experience.
• Experience directly handling escrow transactions preferred.
• Valid licensing/certification as required by applicable state.
• Knowledge of escrow/title industry practices and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong client relations, communication, organization, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage confidential information and work with buyers, sellers, agents, brokers, lenders, and internal partners.

Pay Range: $26.88 – $35.83 hourly

EEO & Legal Notice: First American will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. First American intends to conduct a review of an applicant's criminal history in connection with a conditional offer. First American reasonably believes that a criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following material job duties for this position potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment: handling of confidential, proprietary or trade secret information belonging to First American or its customers, administrating or facilitating financial transactions, and the ability to meet customer- imposed criminal history requirements.