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Commercial Escrow Assistant (Hybrid)

First American · Chicago, IL · $20.31–$27.09 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 8, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

How do you keep track of many open files with different closing dates and requirements?

What they are checking: Organization systems that keep details from slipping when the workload is heavy.

Tell me about a time you caught a mistake in a document before it went out.

What they are checking: Attention to detail, which the posting stresses for people who love the details.

Tell me about a time you worked as part of a busy team to meet a hard deadline.

What they are checking: Teamwork and reliability on a team where closings depend on everyone's piece.

How do you handle confidential financial information from buyers and sellers?

What they are checking: Discretion and respect for privacy in a role that sees sensitive deal and banking details.

What would you do

You receive an email with new wire instructions that look slightly different from the last ones. What do you do?

What they are checking: Wire fraud awareness and following verification procedures, which protects clients from real losses.

An attorney calls frustrated that documents are late. How do you handle the call?

What they are checking: Calm, professional customer service that keeps the transaction moving.

How do you prioritize when the escrow officer and two clients all need something urgently?

What they are checking: Judgment about what is truly time-sensitive in a closing and when to ask for direction.

About the work

Walk me through what happens in a commercial real estate closing, from opening the file to funding.

What they are checking: Whether they understand the escrow process well enough to anticipate tasks before the officer asks.

What's in a settlement statement, and how would you check that it balances?

What they are checking: Familiarity with closing figures and the care needed to make sure every dollar is accounted for.

What software or systems have you used to manage files and documents?

What they are checking: Comfort learning escrow and document systems in a company focused on transforming transactions with technology.

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The full job description

As published by First American.

Who We Are Join a team that puts its People First! As a member of First American's family of companies, National Commercial Services provides single-point service for simple to multi-property/multi-state national commercial real estate transactions. 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 Enable you to apply your administrative skills and support to your team as we lead the industry in transforming how commercial real estate transactions are completed. We value our culture and need energetic people that love the details while thriving in delivering exceptional customer experiences. First American is looking to add a Commercial Escrow Assistant to our growing commercial real estate team. In this role you will work in a dynamic, fast-paced setting supporting our Escrow team in a variety of ways including customer support and administrative duties. This position plays a key role in transforming commercial real estate experience by empowering our employees and customers to deliver next-generation solutions and results. This role will be hybrid, 3 days per week in office. What You’ll Do: • Assist in the escrow process for simple and complex commercial transactions such as preparing documents for closing, inputting closing statement information, and handling disbursement and follow-up • Communicate regularly with customers during the escrow process; adapts communication style as needed • Interpret various agreements as they relate to escrow closings • Work with innovative technologies to enable escrow transactions and communicates with customers to provide a phenomenal customer experience What You’ll Bring: • High school diploma or equivalent • 1-3 years of escrow-related experience preferred • Exceptional at prioritizing time and workloads to meet established deadlines • Passionate about helping customers while maintaining a professional and positive attitude • Excellent verbal and written communication with internal and external customers; uses various types of communication to meet customer expectations and build relationships • Problem solver who has strong organizational skills, is detail oriented, and has a natural curiosity with an eagerness to learn • Thrives in contributing to a team where we come together to deliver beyond customer expectations • Knowledge of MS Office suite and ability to quickly adapt to new software applications and technologies Pay Range: $20.31 - $27.09 Hourly 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. 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 is inclusive for all employees - not just because it's the right thing to do, but 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.

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