Escrow Assistant (Remote Opportunity) at First American

Santa Ana, California, United States

First American Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Mortgage, Real Estate, Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • 2+ years experience in an escrow related field
  • Customer service skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Knowledge of MS Office suite
  • Excellent verbal/written communication skills
  • Able to maintain professionalism and a positive service attitude at all times
  • Strong detail orientation
  • Knowledge of company and/or client operating systems
  • Background with a mix of curative and closing experience (preferred)
  • Availability to work either 9:00am-6:00pm or 10:00am-7:00pm Pacific Time shift

Responsibilities

  • Performs a wide range of administrative duties to gather information and assist in the escrow process
  • Opening orders
  • Inputting closing statement information
  • Preparing documents for closing
  • Handling the complete disbursement and follow up of all escrow transactions
  • Communicates requirements and other information to clients
  • Interprets various agreements as they relate to closing
  • Prepares all documents required for transactions

Skills

Escrow Processing
Administrative Support
Customer Service
Closing Documents
Disbursement Handling
Order Opening
Closing Statements
Client Communication
Agreement Interpretation

First American

Provides title insurance and real estate services

About First American

First American provides title insurance, specialty insurance, and various real estate-related services. Their title insurance protects homebuyers and property owners from potential ownership disputes and financial losses related to real estate transactions. The company offers a platform called myFirstAm®, which allows users to access property information, manage orders, and streamline the closing process from any device. Unlike many competitors, First American has a vast database of property data, with over 5.5 billion document images, making it a leading provider of real estate data solutions. The company's goal is to facilitate smooth real estate transactions while ensuring that clients' investments are protected.

Santa Ana, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1889Year Founded
$800.2MTotal Funding
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
Financial Services, Real EstateIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

401k matching
Health, vision, dental insurance
Professional development

Risks

Data breach allegations could harm First American's reputation and lead to legal issues.
Integration of Mother Lode may face challenges and financial risks.
Dependence on digital transformation poses risks if technology advances rapidly.

Differentiation

First American offers comprehensive title insurance and settlement services nationwide.
The company provides a vast database of over 5.5 billion document images.
First American's digital platform, myFirstAm®, enhances real estate transaction efficiency.

Upsides

Acquisition of Mother Lode expands First American's market share in California.
Docutech purchase boosts First American's digital mortgage revenue by 38%.
Growing fintech trends align with First American's digital transformation strategy.

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