Title Assistant

Join our team! As a global leader in providing title insurance, settlement services and risk solutions for real estate transactions, First American Title Insurance Company (NYSE: FAF) is an ideal place to build your career. We have been entrusted with helping our customers achieve and protect their dream of homeownership since 1889. First American Title’s Direct division provides comprehensive title insurance protection and professional settlement services for real estate purchases, refinances and equity loans.We believe that our people are the key to the company’s continued success. Because our employees enable our future, we invest in theirs by supporting their careers and promoting their overall wellbeing. First American has created an award-winning culture and has been named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® 2018 list for the third consecutive year and to more than 50 regional Best Places to Work lists. For more information, visit www.firstam.com.

Job Summary

Essential Functions

• Interprets and acts on instructions from customers and title officers.

• Searches title plant records compiling chain of title.

• Uses research to create and maintain files, records and reports.

• Audits calculations and legal documents for accuracy.

• Communicates recording information and prepares legal property documents such as endorsements and supplemental.

• Examines and interprets tax and assessment reports, follows title practice regarding the issuance of title commitments, policies, endorsements and guarantees, and property price endorsements.

• Communicates professionally with all customers.

Knowledge and Skills/Technology Used

• Familiarity with several office software packages to include word processing, spreadsheets, databases, graphics and desktop publishing applications

• Excellent verbal/written communication skills

• Must be able to maintain professionalism and a positive service attitude at all times

• Strong detail orientation

Typical Education

• High School diploma or equivalent

• Some college preferred

Typical Range of Experience

• 2+ years title industry experience; commercial title experience a plus

First American invests in its employees' 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.