Escrow and Title Closing Specialist (Hybrid)

Who We Are

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 nine 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.

What We Do

Provides a wide range of support to escrow and title related to special projects, title agency tasks and underwriting support. Responsible for handling irregular, real estate project closings and tracking the specific stages of one or more projects on an ongoing and regular basis. Prepares and maintains project documentation. Creates and monitors project plans and performs, implements and organizes project activities to ensure timely completion of projects. At the Senior level, project and tasks are more complex.

What You'll Do:

• Facilitates and coordinates intricate, non-customary real estate closings (small acquisitions, inventory transition, terminations and the like).
• Assists agents with title, bond, audit and agency support matters.
• Performs and oversees small projects or phases of a medium project.
• Coordinates activities of projects, identifying appropriate resources needed, and developing schedules to ensure timely completion of project.
• Responsible for meeting project objectives to support business needs, to effectively coordinate the activities among cross functional teams.
• May facilitates status and milestone meetings with cross functional groups.
• Prepares documentation related to projects and tasks which may include training/process materials.
• May be required to perform duties outside of normal work hours based on business needs.

Job Complexities

• Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors related to the real estate industry.
• Exercises judgment to determine appropriate action in regards to escrow regulations and title and underwriting standards.
• Detects situations that may cause risk to the project and its completion and escalates these issues to other team members
• Supervision Received or Extended
• No responsibility for supervision of others
• Works under general direction
• Uses expertise of more senior level team members and leverages additional resources to confirm solution or explore customized applications as a solution
• Provides input to and achieves set objectives

What You'll Bring:

• Escrow closing software
• Title plant software
• Project planning and resource skills
• Presentation skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good interpersonal, relationship-building and teamwork skills
• Resourceful, critical thinking skills and capability to work with ambiguity
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, respond quickly to emergent problems, and focus both on long-range projects and immediate tasks
• Generally requires BS Degree in a business field or equivalent work experience
• Typically have 2- 4 years of directly related experience in the escrow closing, title and title agency administrative areas
• License or Certification

Pay Range: $57,000 - $76,000 Annual

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.

What We Offer

By choice, we don’t simply accept individuality – we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it! Our People First Culture celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion not simply because it’s the right thing to do, but also because it’s the key to our success. We are proud to foster an authentic and inclusive workplace For All. You are free and encouraged to bring your entire, unique self to work. First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term.

Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.