Remote Escrow Officer – Real Estate Closings

First American Financial Corporation; California; Remote; USD 37,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

First American Financial Corporation is seeking an Escrow Assistant to support real estate transactions in a remote-capable role. You will handle escrow tasks, verify title requirements, and prepare closing documents with accuracy and confidentiality.

The role requires strong organizational skills, experience with escrow processes, and effective communication with buyers, sellers, and lenders. A high school diploma and licensure as needed are required.

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 and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Detail-oriented and professional; able to handle confidential information.
• Ability to deal with multiple types of roles such as real estate sellers, buyers, agents and brokers.

Responsibilities

• Complete escrow transactions by determining requirements, clearing titles, and disbursing funds.
• Determine closing requirements by clarifying buyer, seller, and lender instructions.
• Order title reports, resolve title defects, and satisfy liens or encumbrances.
• Establish escrow by depositing funds and maintaining records.
• Prepare transaction documents by completing forms and statements; collect and review existing documents.
• Complete calculations by prorating taxes and interest.
• Complete closing documents by assembling papers, obtaining signatures, and explaining provisions.
• Close escrow by balancing and disbursing funds; file final statements.
• Prepare settlement statements by following lender instructions.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with policy and requirements.
• Update knowledge by education, publications, and professional networks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Escrow industry knowledge

MS Office

Client relations

Reports writing

Public speaking

Financial math

Detail-oriented

Multi-party coordination

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

First American Financial Corporation is seeking an Escrow Assistant to support real estate transactions in a remote-capable role. You will handle escrow tasks, verify title requirements, and prepare closing documents with accuracy and confidentiality.

The role requires strong organizational skills, experience with escrow processes, and effective communication with buyers, sellers, and lenders. A high school diploma and licensure as needed are required.