Escrow Officer (In Office)

First American; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

PTO / Paid leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

First American in Irvine is seeking an Escrow Officer for the Homebuilder Services team. You will establish new Land Acquisition escrow accounts and process escrow documents per policy, serving as a neutral liaison between buyer, seller, and lender.

You will monitor risk with Underwriting, ensure funds are properly handled, and complete closings with accurate statements and filings. This role emphasizes compliance and customer service in a fast-paced CRE setting.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of escrow experience, preferably Land Acquisition or Homebuilder
• Customer-focused, professional attitude
• Excellent verbal and written communication with internal and external customers
• Strong problem solving and organizational skills
• Escrow officer certification may be required depending on state
• Comfort with technology and proprietary programs; quick to learn new software
• Team-friendly, collaborative approach to deliver beyond expectations

Responsibilities

• Grow and service the business by providing outstanding customer service
• Complete land acquisition escrow transactions as neutral liaison among buyer, seller and lender
• Collaborate with Underwriting to monitor and mitigate risk
• Ensure funds are properly accounted for and disbursed per contract terms
• Close transactions by reviewing, recording, and filing documents; prepare closing statements and title
• Prepare regular escrow status reports for all parties involved
• Prepare legal documents for sale closure and ensure regulatory compliance

Skills

Escrow experience

Customer service

Verbal & written communication

Problem solving / organization

Escrow certification (state dependent)

Technology comfort

Team player

High School Diploma/Equivalent

Education

High School Diploma/Equivalent

Job description

Who We Are

Join a team that puts its People First! 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 eleven 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

Work as a dynamic team providing best in class service and support in the Homebuilder/New construction real estate space. At First American we provide our teams with the support, tools, and technology that they need to ensure that providing unparalleled customer service is your primary focus. We are looking to add a Escrow Officer to our Irvine Homebuilder Services team. In this role you will be responsible for establishing new Land Acquisition escrow accounts and processing escrow documents in accordance with established policies and procedures. This position plays a key role in transforming the commercial real estate experience by empowering our employees and customers to deliver next-generation solutions and results.

What You’ll Do

• Continually grow and service the business by providing outstanding customer service
• Complete simple and complex Land Acquisition real estate escrow transactions by determining requirements and acting as a neutral liaison between buyer, seller, and lender
• Work cross-functionally with Underwriting to monitor and mitigate risk to the company
• Responsible for ensuring that all funds are properly accounted for and disbursed in accordance with the terms of the contract
• Complete closing by reviewing, recording, and filing documents including preparing and distributing final closing statements and title, ensuring adherence to delivery dates and timelines.
• Prepare regular reports on the status of the escrow account and provide these reports to the parties involved in the transaction
• Prepare legal documents for the closure of the sale
• Comply with regulatory requirements by adhering, and enforcing adherence, to requirements

What You’ll Bring

• 2-4 years of escrow related experience as an Escrow Officer, preferably in Land Acquisition or Homebuilder
• Passion for helping customers while maintaining a professional and positive attitude
• Excellent verbal and written communication with both internal and external customers; uses various types of communication to meet customer expectations and build relationships
• Problem solving with strong organizational skills, detail oriented and knows how to navigate internal and external resources to resolve issues
• May require escrow officer certification dependent upon state
• Comfortableness working with technology and proprietary programs; adapts quickly to new software applications and technologies
• Thrives in contributing to a team, working together to deliver beyond customer expectations
• High School Diploma/Equivalent
• Note that the following statements only apply to candidates who will be working from an unincorporated area within Los Angeles County. ** 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 (e.g., the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act). 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.

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 is inclusive for all employees - not just because it's the right thing to do, but 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.

Pay Range: $30.90 - $41.19 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.