Escrow Officer

Why This Role Stands Out

Take your escrow career to the next level along California’s Central Coast—where beachside living, strong housing demand, and vibrant communities create a market full of opportunity. From Pismo’s shoreline to the growing North County corridor, this is a region where people aren’t just buying homes—they’re investing in a lifestyle.

What You’ll Experience

• Step into an active pipeline backed by industry-leading technology, trusted underwriting partners, and a team that values accuracy, responsiveness, and service excellence.
• Your expertise will directly shape smooth, successful closings.

Why First American

• Transforming the residential real estate experience—making every closing smarter, faster, and more seamless.
• Making your move—detail-driven, client-focused, and ready to grow your career in a coastal market people are drawn to.

What You’ll Do

• Own the full escrow process from open to close with accuracy and efficiency.
• Serve as the central point of contact, keeping all parties aligned and informed.
• Manage escrow accounts, documents, and funds in strict compliance with terms and regulations.
• Review titles, mortgages, and closing requirements to ensure clean, timely transactions.
• Prepare settlement statements and closing packages with precision.
• Deliver a seamless closing experience through proactive communication and problem-solving.

What You’ll Bring

• 2–4 years of escrow experience (Escrow Assistant experience welcomed).
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple transactions at once.
• Confident decision-making and a sharp eye for detail.
• Clear, professional communication with a client-first mindset.
• Tech-savvy and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
• Team-oriented, with a willingness to collaborate and support others.

Required State Licensing/Certification

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Why Join Us

• Be part of a high-energy, collaborative North County team that enjoys winning together.
• Join a growing branch with strong leadership and real momentum.
• Make a meaningful impact helping clients close on their homes.
• Work with best-in-class tools, technology, and support to perform at your best.

Note

This hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting. Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location.

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.