Commercial Escrow Officer (Hybrid)

Who We Are

Join a team that puts its People First! As a member of First American's family of companies, National Commercial Services provides single-point service for simple to multi-property/multi-state national commercial real estate transactions. 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 ten 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

Responsible for establishing new escrow accounts and processing escrow documents in accordance with established policies and procedures.  Acts as a neutral third-party between buyers and sellers during a real estate sale, managing funds and processing real estate transactions.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Handle more complex transactions with minimum supervision
• Identity escrow and risk with minimum supervision
• Embrace technology and outsourcing
• Active member participating in all training and NCS calls
• Strong working knowledge of Corporate and NCS policies and procedures including wire fraud
• Other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

Required Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 2-4 years related experience with 3+ years’ experience directly handling escrow transactions as an escrow assistant
• Knowledge of standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the escrow/title industry field
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Good client relations and organizational skills
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume
• Detail-oriented and professional; able to handle confidential information

*This is a hybrid position with 3 days per week in the office.

Pay Range: $30.14 – $40.18 Hourly

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.

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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.