Escrow Officer

Job Overview Escrow Officer at First American's Direct division in Laguna Niguel, CA, responsible for managing real estate escrow transactions and ensuring compliance with policies. 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 Ensure all funds are properly accounted for and disbursed in accordance with the terms of the contract and 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 Qualifications 2-4 years of escrow-related experience Experience directly handling escrow transactions as an escrow assistant preferable Openness to new technology and proprietary programs; adjusts easily to new workflow Passion for helping customers while maintaining a professional and positive attitude Excellent verbal and written communication with both internal team and external customers; comfortable using various types of communication to meet customer needs Problem solver with strong organizational skills, detail oriented, and knows how to navigate internal and external resources to resolve issues Thrives in contributing to a team working together to deliver beyond customer expectations Comfortable guiding and supporting future talent learning the business Knowledge of MS Office suite and ability to quickly adapt to new software applications and technologies Valid Licensing/Certification as required by applicable state High school diploma or equivalent Pay Range $24.30 - $33.30 hourly; eligible for bonus pay and/or incentives for production or other goals. Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location. Alternate pay range: $26.21 - $34.95 hourly. Benefits Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO/paid sick leave and employee stock purchase plan. Equal Employment Opportunity First American is an equal‑opportunity employer. First American will consider employment for all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. First American intends to conduct a review of an applicant’s criminal history in connection with a conditional offer. Criminal history may be directly related to the material job duties of this position, including handling confidential, proprietary or trade secret information, administering financial transactions, and meeting customer‑imposed criminal history requirements. County of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance. #J-18808-Ljbffr First American