Handle end-to-end real estate escrow closings, from opening accounts and preparing documents to balancing and disbursing funds, ensuring compliant settlements. You’ll join First American (a major title insurance and settlement services provider) in an onsite role in Katy, TX. Standout perk: comprehensive benefits including 401k, PTO, and an employee stock purchase plan.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision
- 401k and PTO/paid sick leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
What We Do Responsible for handling real estate transactions by establishing new escrow accounts, managing funds, processing documents for closings, and completing settlements in accordance with established policies and procedures. Acts as a neutral liaison between file parties, adheres to company policy, and monitors and mitigates risk to the company. HOW YOU’LL CONTRIBUTE Completes real estate escrow transactions by determining requirements; assembling, preparing, and reviewing closing documents; satisfying existing liens and encumbrances against property or principals. Establishes escrow account by depositing funds; Prepares transaction documents by completing forms and statements; collecting and reviewing existing documents. Completes calculations by prorating taxes and interest. Completes closing transaction documents by assembling documents; reviewing papers with parties; checking documents for completeness and accuracy; Completes closing by recording and filing documents; Closes escrow account by balancing and disbursing funds. Complies with regulatory requirements and company policy by adhering, and enforcing adherence, to requirements. maintaining personal networks; Other duties as assigned WHAT YOU’LL BRING Required Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure High School diploma or equivalent 2-4 years related experience Experience directly handling escrow transactions as an escrow assistant preferable Valid Licensing/Certification as required by applicable state KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs) Familiar with 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 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 Ability to deal with multiple types of roles such as real estate sellers, buyers, agents and brokers Pay Range: $26.88 - $35.83 Hourly This hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting. 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. Our people are the foundation of First American’s success and that is the reason we put them first. By submitting this application, you may convey certain personal information to First American. California residents may learn more by viewing our Privacy Policy. Join our Talent Community to submit your resume.