Escrow Assistant/Jr. Escrow Officer

First American

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Chula Vista, California

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Manage real estate transactions from opening to closing while communicating effectively with clients, agents, and lenders. Prepare and review documentation for accuracy while proactively resolving issues to ensure timely closings.

Qualifications

You are organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable using technology to manage multiple real estate transactions from opening to closing. You excel at client communication and problem-solving, with a strong desire to build relationships and grow a career in the escrow industry.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Escrow

Real Estate

Financial Services

Operations

Job Description

Who We Are

Join a team that puts its People First! Since 1889, First American (NYSE: FAF) has held an unwavering belief in its people. They are passionate about what they do, and we are equally passionate about fostering an environment where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered to be innovative and reach their full potential. Our inclusive, people-first culture has earned our company numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for eleven consecutive years. We have also earned awards as a best place to work for women, diversity and LGBTQ+ employees, and have been included on more than 50 regional best places to work lists. First American will always strive to be a great place to work, for all. For more information, please visit www.careers.firstam.com.

What We Do

Escrow Assistant / Associate Escrow Officer

Build Your Career. Drive Real Transactions. Deliver Exceptional Experiences.

At First American, we’re transforming the real estate closing experience -bringing together high-touch service and modern technology to move faster, work smarter, and deliver for our customers.

We’re looking for an Escrow Assistant / Associate Escrow Officer in [Location] who is energized by a fast-paced environment, enjoys working with people, and wants to grow into a high-impact role.

This is not just a support position - it’s your opportunity to learn the business, take ownership, and build a long-term career in escrow.

What You’ll Be Doing (Day-to-Day)

No two days are the same and that’s the point.

  • Keep multiple real estate transactions moving from open to close
  • Communicate with clients, agents, lenders, and partners—by phone, email, and in person
  • Prepare and review documents, ensuring everything is accurate and complete
  • Spot issues early and help solve them before they impact closing
  • Manage deadlines, priorities, and details across several files at once
  • Use systems and tools to stay organized and efficient

You’ll be in the middle of the action - helping bring deals across the finish line.

What We’re Looking For

We’re hiring for mindset and capability, not just experience.

  • You like working with people and building relationships
  • You are responsive—you don’t let calls sit or emails go unanswered
  • You stay organized and focused, even when things get busy
  • You take ownership—you don’t wait to be told what to do
  • You’re comfortable using technology and learning new systems
  • You’re detail-oriented but can still move with speed
  • You want a career—not just a job

Experience in escrow, real estate, financial services, or operations is helpful but not required for the right candidate.

What You’ll Gain

  • Hands-on experience in real estate transactions
  • A clear path to Escrow Officer and beyond
  • Exposure to industry-leading tools and technology
  • A team that values performance, growth, and collaboration

What Sets This Role Apart

  • High touch: you’ll work directly with clients and partners
  • High impact: your work directly affects closing outcomes
  • High growth: you’ll build skills that translate into long-term career advancement

The Future of This Role

The escrow professional of the future still wins on trust and relationships—
but operates with greater speed, stronger judgment, and smarter use of technology.

If you’re someone who:

  • enjoys solving problems
  • thrives in a fast-moving environment
  • and wants to grow into a role with real responsibility

we want to meet you.

    Pay Range: $23.37 - $31.14 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 Offer

    By 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.

    First American

    First American Financial Corporation is a premier provider of title, settlement and risk solutions for real estate transactions. With its combination of financial strength and stability built over more than 130 years, innovative proprietary technologies, and unmatched data assets, the company is leading the digital transformation of its industry. First American also provides data products to the title industry and other third parties; valuation products and services; mortgage subservicing; home warranty products; banking, trust and wealth management services; and other related products and services. First American serves home buyers and sellers, real estate professionals, loan originators and servicers, commercial property professionals, homebuilders and others involved in residential and commercial property transactions with products and services specific to their needs. With total revenue of $9.2 billion in 2021, the company offers its products and services directly and through its agents throughout the United States and abroad.
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