Escrow Officer — People-First Culture & Benefits

First American Financial Corp.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Paid time off

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

First American Financial Corp. in Houston, TX seeks an Escrow Assistant to support real estate transactions from opening to closing. You will determine requirements, prepare closing documents, and disburse funds while ensuring accuracy and compliance with policy.

You will work with buyers, sellers, lenders, and title agents, maintaining meticulous records and delivering timely, professional service in a fast-paced escrow environment.

Qualifications

• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the escrow/title industry field.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Good client relations and organizational skills.
• Ability to write reports and correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Completes real estate escrow transactions by determining requirements; clearing titles; assembling, preparing, and reviewing closing documents; disbursing funds.
• Determines closing requirements by studying and clarifying buyer, seller, and lender instructions.
• Orders title reports for issuing title insurance, resolving title defects; satisfying existing liens and encumbrances against property or principals.
• Establishes escrow account by depositing funds; maintaining records.
• Prepares transaction documents by completing forms and statements; collecting and reviewing existing documents.

Skills

Escrow knowledge

MS Office

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

First American Financial Corp. in Houston, TX seeks an Escrow Assistant to support real estate transactions from opening to closing. You will determine requirements, prepare closing documents, and disburse funds while ensuring accuracy and compliance with policy.

You will work with buyers, sellers, lenders, and title agents, maintaining meticulous records and delivering timely, professional service in a fast-paced escrow environment.