We are seeking a Senior Escrow Assistant level professional to support our operations in a back-office environment with a strong focus on audit, compliance, and regulatory processes, including DFPI, State Escheatment, and federal escrow compliance requirements. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with advanced escrow knowledge who can independently manage complex tasks while ensuring adherence to all regulatory standards.
How You’ll Contribute
Perform a broad range of administrative support duties requiring strong knowledge of escrow policies and practices
Work independently to resolve diverse inquiries and issues
Prepare transaction documents, including closing statements, settlement statements, wraps, assignments, and mobile home files
Create, maintain, and track files, records, reports, and workflow
Respond to inquiries, gather information, and ensure timely issue resolution
Communicate effectively with all parties involved in transactions
Provide guidance and support to less experienced team members
Assist escrow offices with business development and customer service initiatives
Perform other duties as assigned
What You’ll Bring
High school diploma or equivalent
4+ years of directly related escrow experience
Proficiency in handling more complex residential transactions
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Strong experience with escrow transactions and processes
Excellent customer service and problem-solving skills
Highly organized with strong attention to detail
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to analyze, compare, interpret, and process data accurately
Professional demeanor with a positive, service-oriented attitude
Working knowledge of company and/or client operating systems
Location: Glendale, CA (Hybrid – work from home and office)
If you’re detail-oriented, experienced in escrow, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Pay Range: $25.49 - $33.98 HourlyThis 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 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.Top Skills
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).
