Be the calm in the closing. Be the expert clients trust.
Real estate transactions move fast and behind every successful closing is an Escrow Officer who keeps the details, documents, dollars, and deadlines on track. We’re looking for a confident, detail-driven Escrow Officer to join our Anchorage team and help buyers, sellers, agents, lenders, and industry partners move smoothly from contract to close.
In this role, you’ll be more than a processor - you’ll be a trusted guide, problem-solver, and neutral partner who helps create a seamless closing experience.
What You’ll Do
You’ll manage real estate escrow transactions from opening to closing, including establishing escrow accounts, reviewing instructions, preparing closing documents, balancing and disbursing funds, clearing title requirements, and coordinating with all parties to ensure accurate, timely settlements.
You’ll also:
Open and manage escrow files from start to finish
Review buyer, seller, lender, and title instructions
Prepare closing documents and settlement statements
Coordinate with agents, lenders, buyers, sellers, and internal teams
Resolve title issues, liens, encumbrances, and file requirements
Conduct closings, explain documents, and obtain signatures
Balance and disburse escrow funds accurately
Ensure compliance with company policy, regulatory requirements, and risk controls
Deliver a professional, responsive, and client-focused closing experience
What You’ll Bring
High school diploma or equivalent
2–4 years of related escrow, title, real estate, mortgage, or closing experience
Experience directly handling escrow transactions preferred
Valid licensing or certification as required by state regulations
Strong knowledge of escrow/title practices and real estate transactions
Excellent organizational, communication, and client service skills
Confidence working with buyers, sellers, agents, brokers, lenders, and other transaction parties
Strong attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information
Ability to manage multiple files, deadlines, and priorities in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and related escrow/title systems
Why Join Us?
Anchorage has a unique and active real estate market, and our escrow team plays a critical role in helping local transactions close with confidence. You’ll join a supportive team backed by strong systems, experienced leadership, and a brand clients know and trust.
Ready to be the trusted closing expert Anchorage clients count on? Apply today.
This position is eligible for bonus pay and/or incentives for production or other goals. 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.
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 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
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2-4 years of related escrow, title, real estate, mortgage, or closing experience
- Experience directly handling escrow transactions
- Valid licensing or certification as required by state regulations
- Strong knowledge of escrow/title practices and real estate transactions
- Excellent organizational, communication, and client service skills
- Confidence working with buyers, sellers, agents, brokers, lenders, and other transaction parties
- Strong attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information
- Ability to manage multiple files, deadlines, and priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and related escrow/title systems
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.
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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).
