Who We Are

We are Mother Lode Holding Company. We are a family! We like to throw a big party. We like to laugh out loud and have loads of fun. We encourage growth within our company. We are proud of the fact that our employees & leaders are passionate about taking care of their customers and in supporting each other. We take care of our people. We don’t just tell our folks how much we appreciate them, we show them. Each and every day.

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.

HOW YOU'LL CONTRIBUTE

• Provides a wide range to a team of Escrow Support Processors and Escrow Officers.
• 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.
• Performs clerical functions to set up (open) escrow files.
• Prepares correspondence, escrow files and orders preliminary title reports.
• Performs fund disbursements.
• Prepares and delivers closing statements and closing letters.
• Schedules and provides instructions to couriers.
• Orders payoffs, liens, homeowner association documents and evidence of insurance.
• Distributes preliminary report.
• Communicates with branches, as needed.
• Follows functional area’s processes and procedures in daily activities; Troubleshoots as needed.
• Actively contributes to the results of a team and works toward achieving goals and objectives.
• Other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

Required Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1-2 years escrow processing experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

• Must be able to follow Escrow Procedures and have awareness of regulations governing escrow process
• Working knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of department/field
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Establishes effective working relationships at the work group level

$17.00 - $21.00

 

This 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.

 

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.