Remote National Escrow Officer – Client-Facing

First American; Sacramento (CA); Remote; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Remote work option

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

First American is seeking an energetic Escrow Officer to join our National Residential Team. This client-facing role handles escrow transactions via mail-in closings, ensuring funds are disbursed as per contracts and company policy.

You will prepare closing packages and reports, review titles, and coordinate with buyers, sellers, and lenders. Ideal candidates have 2–4 years of escrow experience, strong communication skills, and comfort with MS Office and new technologies.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of escrow-related experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Complete real estate escrow transactions by determining requirements.
• Act as a neutral liaison between file parties, adhere to company policy, and monitor and mitigate risk to the company.
• Responsible for ensuring that all funds are properly accounted for and disbursed in accordance with the terms of the contract and our company policy.
• Prepare regular reports on the status of the escrow account and provide these reports to the parties involved in the transaction.
• Examine property titles, mortgages, and trust deed documents.
• Prepare legal documents for the closure of the sale.
• Complete closing by recording and filing documents, preparing, and distributing final closing statements and title.

Skills

Escrow experience

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Team player

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Licensing/Certification as required by state

Tools

MS Office

Job description

First American is seeking an energetic Escrow Officer to join our National Residential Team. This client-facing role handles escrow transactions via mail-in closings, ensuring funds are disbursed as per contracts and company policy.

You will prepare closing packages and reports, review titles, and coordinate with buyers, sellers, and lenders. Ideal candidates have 2–4 years of escrow experience, strong communication skills, and comfort with MS Office and new technologies.