Escrow Officer — Precision Closings & Regulatory Compliance

First American; Danville (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

PTO/Paid leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

First American's Direct division is seeking an Escrow Assistant to support real estate transactions by handling escrow accounts, reviewing closing documents, and disbursing funds. You will act as a neutral liaison among parties and ensure adherence to policy and risk controls.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, 2-4 years of escrow experience, and any state licensing required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, strong organization, and effective communication are essential.

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.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to calculate figures such as discounts, interest, commissions, and percentages.
• Detail-oriented and professional; able to handle confidential information.
• Ability to deal with multiple roles in real estate transactions.

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.
• Establishes escrow account by depositing funds; maintaining records.
• Prepares transaction documents by completing forms and statements; collecting and reviewing existing documents.
• Completes calculations by prorating taxes and interest.
• Completes closing transaction documents by assembling documents; reviewing papers with parties; explaining provisions and procedures; answering questions; checking documents for completeness and accuracy; obtaining signatures.
• Closes escrow account by balancing and disbursing funds.
• Complies with regulatory requirements and company policy.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.

Skills

Escrow/title industry knowledge

Microsoft Office

Client relations

Written communication

Public speaking

Numerical accuracy

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

2-4 years related experience

Licensing/certification as required by state

Job description

First American's Direct division is seeking an Escrow Assistant to support real estate transactions by handling escrow accounts, reviewing closing documents, and disbursing funds. You will act as a neutral liaison among parties and ensure adherence to policy and risk controls.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, 2-4 years of escrow experience, and any state licensing required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, strong organization, and effective communication are essential.