Escrow Officer

First American; Park City (UT); On-site; USD 36,106 - 48,147; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401k plan

PTO/paid sick leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

A leading title insurance company in Park City is looking for an experienced Escrow Officer to join their team. The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of escrow-related experience and excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include managing real estate escrow transactions, ensuring compliance with company policies, and preparing necessary documentation. The position offers a competitive hourly pay range from $26.21 to $34.95 and promotes a culture of diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of escrow-related experience is required.
• Experience handling escrow transactions as an escrow assistant is preferable.
• Valid licensing/certification required by the state.

Responsibilities

• Complete real estate escrow transactions by determining requirements.
• Act as a neutral liaison between file parties and monitor risk.
• Prepare regular reports on the escrow account status.

Skills

Escrow-related experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Adaptability to technology

Proficient with MS Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid Licensing/Certification as required

Job description

Who We Are

Join a team that puts its People First! First American's Direct division provides comprehensive title insurance protection and professional settlement services for real estate purchases, refinances and equity loans. 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. Our inclusive, people-first culture has earned our company numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list for ten consecutive years. We have also earned awards as a best place to work for women, diversity and LGBTQ+ employees, and have been included on more than 50 regional best places to work lists. First American will always strive to be a great place to work, for all. For more information, please visit www.careers.firstam.com.

What We Do

Enable you to provide best in class service and support to your clients by leveraging industry leading technology and the strongest escrow and underwriter partners in the business. We are transforming the residential real estate experience one closing at a time.

Come join our Park City, UT branch of First American, where we recognize our true worth is our people. We are looking to add an Escrow Officer to our growing team.

What You’ll Do

• 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 all funds are properly accounted for and disbursed in accordance with the terms of the contract and 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.

What You’ll Bring

• 2-4 years of escrow-related experience.
• Experience directly handling escrow transactions as an escrow assistant preferable.
• Openness to new technology and proprietary programs; adjustments 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 knowledge of navigating 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.

Pay Range: $26.21 - $34.95 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.