Escrow Support Processor

First American • Honolulu, HI

19h • $20 - $27

About The Position

Who We Are Join a team that puts its People First! First American's Direct division provides comprehensive title insurance protection and professional settlement services for real estate purchases, refinances and equity loans. 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 ten 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 Found typically in centralized processing (rather than an individual branch setting). Provides centralized clerical processing of all documents connected with the initiation or closing of escrows, relieving branches of high volume paperwork. Communicates information and instructions to escrow branches, but not to customers. Intermediate levels require a solid understanding of functional tasks Assistance may be required from more experienced team members will vary depending on task complexity Work may be reviewed for new or more complex tasks Provide a wide range of support within a functional area Follow functional area’s processes and procedures in daily activities, troubleshoot as needed and recommend suggestions for continuous improvements to overall operations Essential Functions Work is very similar to work performed by associate level, although tasks may be slightly more complex with greater experience and knowledge May work on escrow openings and closings Job Complexities & Impact 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 Works under general supervision, acting on own initiative Uses expertise of more experienced level team members and leverages additional resources to confirm solutions Supervision Received or Extended No responsibility for the supervision of others 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 Must be able to follow Escrow Procedures and have awareness of regulations governing escrow process

Requirements

• Must be able to follow Escrow Procedures and have awareness of regulations governing escrow process
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1-2 years escrow processing experience

Responsibilities

• Provides centralized clerical processing of all documents connected with the initiation or closing of escrows
• Communicates information and instructions to escrow branches, but not to customers.
• Follow functional area’s processes and procedures in daily activities, troubleshoot as needed and recommend suggestions for continuous improvements to overall operations
• May work on escrow openings and closings
• 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

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED