Escrow Officer

Join a team that puts its People First! Since 1889, First American (NYSE: FAF) has held an unwavering belief in its people. They are passionate about what they do, and we are equally passionate about fostering an environment where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered to be innovative and reach their full potential. Our inclusive, people-first culture has earned our company numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for eleven consecutive years. We have also earned awards as a best place to work for women, diversity and LGBTQ+ employees, and have been included on more than 50 regional best places to work lists. First American will always strive to be a great place to work, for all. For more information, please visit www.careers.firstam.com.

Work as a dynamic team providing best in class service and support in the Homebuilder/New construction real estate space. At First American we provide our teams with the support, tools, and technology that they need to ensure that providing unparalleled customer service is your primary focus. We are looking to add a Escrow Officer to our Irvine Homebuilder Services team. In this role you will be responsible for establishing new Land Acquisition escrow accounts and processing escrow documents in accordance with established policies and procedures. This position plays a key role in transforming the commercial real estate experience by empowering our employees and customers to deliver next-generation solutions and results.

2-4 years of escrow related experience as an Escrow Officer, preferably in Land Acquisition or Homebuilder

Passion for helping customers while maintaining a professional and positive attitude

Excellent verbal and written communication with both internal and external customers; uses various types of communication to meet customer expectations and build relationships

Problem solving with strong organizational skills, detail oriented and knows how to navigate internal and external resources to resolve issues

May require escrow officer certification dependent upon state

Comfortableness working with technology and proprietary programs; adapts quickly to new software applications and technologies

Thrives in contributing to a team, working together to deliver beyond customer expectations

High School Diploma/Equivalent

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.