Escrow Specialist - Real Estate Closings & Title

First American; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

PTO / paid sick leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

First American is seeking an escrow assistant to support real estate transactions in California. You will handle escrow accounts, review closing documents, balance funds, and ensure compliance with policies and procedures across closings.

Ideal candidates will have 2-4 years of escrow experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and any required state licensing. Proficiency with MS Office and strong client relations are important for success.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 2-4 years related experience.
• Experience directly handling escrow transactions as an escrow assistant preferable.
• Licensing/Certification as required by applicable state.

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; resolves title defects; satisfies liens and encumbrances.
• Establishes escrow account by depositing funds; maintaining records.
• Prepares transaction documents by completing forms and statements; collecting and reviewing documents.

Skills

Escrow knowledge

Office software

Communication

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Financial calculation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Licensing/Certification as required by state

Tools

MS Office

Job description

First American is seeking an escrow assistant to support real estate transactions in California. You will handle escrow accounts, review closing documents, balance funds, and ensure compliance with policies and procedures across closings.

Ideal candidates will have 2-4 years of escrow experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and any required state licensing. Proficiency with MS Office and strong client relations are important for success.