Why This Role Stands Out
Take your escrow career to the next level along California’s Central Coast—where beachside living, strong housing demand, and vibrant communities create a market full of opportunity. From Pismo’s shoreline to the growing North County corridor, this is a region where people aren’t just buying homes—they’re investing in a lifestyle.
At First American, our North County team is expanding. We’re looking for an experienced Escrow Officer who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and enjoys being part of a team that shows up, supports one another, and delivers consistently strong results.
What You’ll Experience
You’ll step into an active pipeline backed by industry-leading technology, trusted underwriting partners, and a team that values accuracy, responsiveness, and service excellence. Your expertise will directly shape smooth, successful closings.
Why First American
We’re transforming the residential real estate experience—making every closing smarter, faster, and more seamless.
Make Your Move
If you’re detail-driven, client-focused, and ready to grow your career in a coastal market people are drawn to, this is your opportunity to make an impact with a team that’s built for success.
What You’ll Do
Own the full escrow process from open to close with accuracy and efficiency
Serve as the central point of contact, keeping all parties aligned and informed
Manage escrow accounts, documents, and funds in strict compliance with terms and regulations
Review titles, mortgages, and closing requirements to ensure clean, timely transactions
Prepare settlement statements and closing packages with precision
Deliver a seamless closing experience through proactive communication and problem-solving
What You’ll Bring
2–4 years of escrow experience (Escrow Assistant experience welcomed)
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple transactions at once
Confident decision-making and a sharp eye for detail
Clear, professional communication with a client-first mindset
Tech-savvy and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
Team-oriented, with a willingness to collaborate and support others
Required state licensing/certification
High school diploma or equivalent
Why Join Us
Be part of a high-energy, collaborative North County team that enjoys winning together
Join a growing branch with strong leadership and real momentum
Make a meaningful impact helping clients close on their homes
Work with best-in-class tools, technology, and support to perform at your best
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.
** Note that the following statements only apply to candidates who will be working from an unincorporated area within Los Angeles County. **
First American will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws (e.g., the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act).
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.
What We OfferBy choice, we don’t simply accept individuality – we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it! Our People First culture is inclusive for all employees - not just because it's the right thing to do, but 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.Skills Required
- 2-4 years of escrow experience
- Required state licensing/certification
- High school diploma or equivalent
First American Title Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about First American Title and has not been reviewed or approved by First American Title.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, vision, telehealth, and healthcare advocacy services, and is often described as a strong point. Low‑cost options in some cases help overall compensation feel more reasonable.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) savings plan with a company match is part of the package. This retirement support is highlighted as helping to offset base‑pay concerns in several roles.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An employee stock purchase plan is available and viewed favorably. Access to discounted equity contributes to the perceived competitiveness of total rewards.
First American Title Insights
What We Do
First American provides financial services through its Title Insurance and Services segment and its Specialty Insurance segment. The First American Family of Companies’ core business lines include title insurance and closing/settlement services; title plant management services; title and other real property records and images; valuation products and services; home warranty products; property and casualty insurance; and banking, trust, and investment advisory services. First American Title Insurance Company provides comprehensive title insurance protection and professional settlement services for homebuyers and sellers, real estate agents and brokers, mortgage lenders, commercial property professionals, homebuilders and developers, title agencies and legal professionals to facilitate real estate purchases, construction, refinances or equity loans. First American's thorough title searches, title clearance and title insurance policies help to produce clear property titles and enable the efficient transfer of real estate. As one of the largest title insurance companies in the nation, First American offers title insurance and settlement services through its direct operations and an extensive network of agents throughout the United States and internationally. First American Title Insurance Company traces its history to 1889 and is the largest subsidiary of First American Financial Corporation (NYSE: FAF).
