Escrow Officer

About the Company

First American’s Direct division delivers title insurance protection and settlement services for purchases, refinances, and equity loans in real estate. The organization emphasizes a people-first culture built around inclusion, support, and innovation. It has received multiple workplace recognitions, including placement on the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list for eleven straight years, along with honors for women, diversity, and LGBTQ+ employees, plus numerous regional best-place-to-work awards.

Role Overview

The Escrow Officer will support escrow activity tied to real estate transactions in the Inland Empire. The position centers on opening and managing escrow files, coordinating funds and documents, and ensuring closings and settlements are completed in line with company procedures and applicable requirements.

Key Duties

• Oversee escrow files from opening through final completion.
• Examine instructions from buyers, sellers, and lenders to identify the closing steps that must be completed.
• Request title reports and help address title issues such as defects, liens, and encumbrances.
• Draft, check, and process closing paperwork and settlement statements.
• Work out prorations, reconcile escrow balances, release funds, and finalize closings.
• Stay in contact with all transaction stakeholders and clarify forms, terms, and procedures when needed.
• Adhere to internal policies, legal and regulatory standards, and risk-control practices.
• Take on other related tasks as assigned.

Candidate Profile

The ideal applicant has prior experience in escrow or title work, understands industry practices, and is comfortable using Microsoft Office tools. The role also calls for discretion, strong communication, solid organization, and close attention to detail while working with buyers, sellers, agents, brokers, lenders, and internal teams.

Compensation and Benefits

This role offers hourly pay in the range of $26.88 to $35.83, with eligibility for bonus pay and/or incentive compensation tied to production or other goals. The company also provides benefits eligibility that may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, paid sick leave, and an employee stock purchase plan.

Additional Information

Applicants may be considered regardless of arrest or conviction records, subject to relevant state and local fair chance laws. A criminal history review may be performed after a conditional offer is made, and any history that conflicts with sensitive duties such as handling confidential information, processing financial transactions, or meeting customer-imposed background requirements may affect the offer.

Workplace Commitment

First American promotes an inclusive environment where individual differences are welcomed and supported. The company states that it is an equal opportunity employer and encourages employees to bring their full selves to work.