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First American Financial Group, Inc. · 4 hours ago

Escrow Officer

First American Financial Corporation is a leader in title insurance and settlement services, committed to a people-first culture. The Escrow Officer is responsible for handling real estate transactions, managing escrow accounts, and ensuring compliance with regulations and company policies.

Customer ServiceFinancial ServicesLending

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

Qualification

Escrow transactions experienceValid Licensing/CertificationMicrosoft Office applicationsClient relations skillsReport writingPublic speakingMathematical calculationsDetail-orientedOrganizational skills

Required

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
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

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
401k
PTO/paid sick leave
Employee stock purchase plan

Company

First American Financial Group, Inc.

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