Commercial Escrow Officer (remote)

About Us

First American's Direct division provides comprehensive title insurance protection and professional settlement services for real estate purchases, refinances, and equity loans. Since 1889, First American (NYSE: FAF) has held an unwavering belief in its people, fostering an inclusive, people-first culture that has earned numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for eleven consecutive years. We strive to be a great place to work for all, supporting innovation and empowering employees to reach their full potential.

About the Role

First American is looking to add a Commercial Escrow Officer to our growing National Commercial team. In this role, you will work in a dynamic, fast-paced setting, handling the escrow and settlement components for commercial transactions ranging from single-site to high-liability multi-site. You will be responsible for establishing new commercial escrow accounts, processing escrow documents, and helping fund transactions. This position plays a key role in transforming the commercial real estate experience by delivering next-generation solutions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and track completion of title commitments for commercial transactions depending on the locality and corporate standards.
• Properly price commitments, endorsements, policies, and guarantees using the appropriate schedule of fees and charges.
• Work cross-functionally with Underwriting to review and approve documentation, including deeds, operating agreements, and corporate resolutions.
• Ensure 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 policies, 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 or refinance.
• Comply with regulatory requirements by adhering to and enforcing adherence to established policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Passion for helping customers while maintaining a professional and positive attitude.
• Proven problem-solving skills with eagerness to learn and share.
• Ability to navigate internal and external resources to gather information and resolve questions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with internal and external customers.
• Natural curiosity and enjoyment in researching the history and background of transactions, analyzing, and evaluating records.
• Thrives in contributing to a team working together to deliver beyond customer expectations.
• Knowledge of MS Office suite and ability to quickly adapt to new software applications and technologies.
• Flexible with the ability to multi-task and handle all aspects of title support.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3-5 years of commercial title and escrow-related experience.

Pay

$30.91 - $41.20 hourly.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision.
• 401k retirement plan.
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid sick leave.
• Employee stock purchase plan.

First American is an equal opportunity employer and embraces diversity, supporting an authentic and inclusive workplace for all employees.