Title Assistant

First American; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

First American is seeking a Title Assistant to join our Yakima, WA team. You will support our Title group with administrative duties, maintain title files, document research, and audit calculations and legal documents.

This in-office role requires accuracy and teamwork in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates have a High School diploma, 2+ years of title industry experience, and solid MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Requires High School diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years title industry experience.
• Proficiency with MS Office and strong communication skills.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and provide excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Performs a wide range of administrative duties within title policies and practices.
• Creates and maintains files, records and reports; monitors workflow.
• Responds to inquiries and gathers information to resolve issues and complete the title process.
• Communicates information and prepares documentation and reports.
• Communicates with internal and external groups.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

MS Office suite

Verbal/written communication

Professionalism

Detail orientation

Customer service orientation

Judgment

Operating systems knowledge

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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 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 dive into your love of history and research to help us provide important data to our teams and customers in the residential real estate space. FA sets the standard for excellence in this industry with its state-of-the-art technology and best in class escrow and underwriting teams.

Title Assistant | Yakima, WA

First American is looking to add a Title Assistant to our growing team in Yakima, WA. In this role, you will work in a dynamic, fast-paced setting supporting our Title team in a wide range of administrative duties including creating and maintaining title files, documenting all research, and auditing calculations and legal documents. This position plays a key role in coordinating the resolution and completion of the title process. This role is in office 5 x week.

How You’ll Contribute

• Performs a wide range of administrative duties that require experience, skill and knowledge of title policies and practices.
• Creates and maintains files, records and reports; monitor and track workflow.
• Responds to inquiries and gathers information to resolve issues and complete the title process.
• Communicates information and prepares documentation and reports.
• Communicates with internal and external groups.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Bring

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years title industry experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Experience with MS Office suite
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills
• Able to maintain professionalism and a positive service attitude at all times
• Strong detail orientation
• Customer service orientation
• Exercises good judgment
• Working knowledge of company and/or client operating systems

Pay Range

Pay Range: $18.46 - $24.63 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.

Our people are the foundation of First American’s success and that is the reason we put them first. This philosophy has cultivated a culture of happy employees who are highly engaged, passionate about their work and leave each day feeling they have made a difference.

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