Escrow Assistant Associate - Sumner, WA

Company SummaryFirst American Title Insurance Company, the largest subsidiary of First American Financial Corporation (NYSE: FAF), traces its history to 1889. One of the largest title insurers in the nation, the company offers title services through its direct operations and an extensive network of agents throughout the United States and abroad. First American Title provides comprehensive title insurance coverage and professional services for purchases, construction, refinances, or equity loans. The company’s thorough searches, title clearance, and insurance help to produce clear property titles and enable the efficient transfer of real estate. First American was named one of FORTUNE's 100 Best Companies to Work For® in 2016 and 2017. For more information, visit www.firstam.comJob Summary

Essential Functions

• Performs secretarial and clerical duties to assist in the gathering of information and handling of funds for escrow closings
• Answers phones, greets customers, places calls and writes for various information needed for escrow closings
• Process opening orders, initial file set up, deposit and distribution of funds, written transmittals for funds and documents, handling reconveyances, preclosing maintenance and post-closing follow up on assigned files

Job Complexities


Supervision Received or Extended

• Limited – is closely supervised

Impact

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk and hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10

Knowledge and Skills/Technology Used

• Strong customer service orientation
• Detail orientation
• Excellent verbal communication
• Problem solving skills
• Strong organizational skills

Typical Education

• High School diploma or equivalent

Typical Range of Experience

• Entry- level position that requires experience dealing with the general public or office environment for one year.

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.

First American invests in its employee’s 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. For more information about our Company and our dedication to putting People First, check out firstam.com/careers.