Remote Escrow Officer - Real Estate Closings & Title

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k

PTO / paid sick leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Remote work option

Job summary

First American seeks an Escrow Assistant to handle real estate escrow tasks, review closing documents, and disburse funds. You will study buyer/seller instructions, order title reports, and resolve liens to ensure smooth closings. This remote role supports regulatory compliance and requires maintaining accurate records.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, 2–4 years’ experience, and relevant licensing. Familiarity with escrow/title processes and MS Office is expected.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 2-4 years related experience.
• Experience directly handling escrow transactions as an escrow assistant preferable.
• Valid 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, 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.
• 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.
• Completes closing by recording and filing documents; preparing and distributing final closing statements and title; prepares settlement statement by utilizing lender instructions.
• Closes escrow account by balancing and disbursing funds.
• Complies with regulatory requirements and company policy by adhering, and enforcing adherence, to requirements.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Other duties as assigned

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

First American seeks an Escrow Assistant to handle real estate escrow tasks, review closing documents, and disburse funds. You will study buyer/seller instructions, order title reports, and resolve liens to ensure smooth closings. This remote role supports regulatory compliance and requires maintaining accurate records.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, 2–4 years’ experience, and relevant licensing. Familiarity with escrow/title processes and MS Office is expected.