Escrow Officer (In Office)

Responsibilities Continually grow and service the business by providing outstanding customer service Complete simple and complex Land Acquisition real estate escrow transactions by determining requirements and acting as a neutral liaison between buyer, seller, and lender Work cross-functionally with Underwriting to monitor and mitigate risk to the company Ensure that all funds are properly accounted for and disbursed in accordance with the terms of the contract Complete closing by reviewing, recording, and filing documents, including preparing and distributing final closing statements and title, ensuring adherence to delivery dates and timelines Prepare regular reports on the status of the escrow account and provide these reports to the parties involved in the transaction Prepare legal documents for the closure of the sale Comply with regulatory requirements by adhering to and enforcing adherence to requirements Qualifications 2-4 years of escrow related experience as an Escrow Officer, preferably in Land Acquisition or Homebuilder Passion for helping customers while maintaining a professional and positive attitude Excellent verbal and written communication with both internal and external customers; uses various types of communication to meet customer expectations and build relationships Problem solving with strong organizational skills, detail oriented and knows how to navigate internal and external resources to resolve issues May require escrow officer certification dependent upon state Comfortable working with technology and proprietary programs; adapts quickly to new software applications and technologies Thrives in contributing to a team, working together to deliver beyond customer expectations High School Diploma/Equivalent ** Note that the following statements only apply to candidates who will be working from an unincorporated area within Los Angeles County. ** First American will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws (e.g., the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act). First American intends to conduct a review of an applicant’s criminal history in connection with a conditional offer. First American reasonably believes that a criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following material job duties for this position potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment: handling of confidential, proprietary or trade secret information belonging to First American or its customers, administrating or facilitating financial transactions, and the ability to meet customer-imposed criminal history requirements. Benefits Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan. #J-18808-Ljbffr First American Financial Corp.