Escrow Assistant

Company: First American Title Insurance Company
Location: Wenatchee
Posted on: February 16, 2021

Job Description:

Company SummaryJoin our team! First American's Direct division provides comprehensive title insurance protection and professional settlement services for real estate purchases, refinances and equity loans. As a global leader in providing title insurance, settlement services and risk solutions for real estate transactions, First American (NYSE: FAF) is an ideal place to build your career. We have been entrusted with helping our customers achieve and protect their dream of homeownership since 1889. We believe that our people are the key to the company's continued success, and we invest in diverse talents and backgrounds and empower our teams to achieve more than they could anywhere else. First American has created an award-winning culture and has been named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list for the fifth consecutive year and to more than 50 regional Best Places to Work lists. For more information, please visit www.careers.firstam.com

Job Summary
Essential Functions

Performs a wide range of administrative duties to gather information and assist in the escrow process
Duties may include: Opening orders, inputting closing statement information, preparing documents for closing and handling the complete disbursement and follow up of all escrow transactions
Communicates requirements and other information to clients
Interprets various agreements as they relate to closing and prepare all documents required for transactions

Job Complexities

Works on problems of moderately complex scope where action requires a review of a variety of factors
Researches and obtains information for a wide range of complex data
Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action
Follows department processes and procedures and may make recommendation to these processes

Supervision Received or Extended

No responsibility for the supervision of others.

Impact

Works under general supervision, acting on own initiative
Uses expertise of more experienced level team members and leverages additional resources to confirm solutions

Knowledge and Skills/Technology Used

Customer service skills
Problem solving skills
Strong organizational skills
Knowledge of MS Office suite
Excellent verbal/written communication skills
Able to maintain professionalism and a positive service attitude at all times
Strong detail orientation
Knowledge of company and/or client operating systems

Typical Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Typical Range of Experience

2+ years experience in an escrow related experience

License or Certification

Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

For more information about our Company and our dedication to putting People First, check out firstam.com/careers.

First American invests in its employees' development and well-being, empowers them to provide superior customer service and encourages them to serve the communities where they live and work. First American is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer.

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