Title Assistant

First American Financial Corp.; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401k plan

PTO / Paid time off

Job summary

First American Financial Corp. in Yakima, WA seeks a detail‑oriented Title Assistant to support our Title team with administrative duties, file creation, research documentation, and data auditing in a fast‑paced, in‑office environment five days a week.

You will coordinate the title processes and communicate with internal teams to help ensure accuracy and timely completion of files while upholding our People First culture.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years title industry experience.
• Proficient in MS Office; strong communication and service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Creates and maintains title files; documents research and audits calculations and legal documents.
• Coordinates resolution and completion of the title process.
• Supports title team in a fast-paced, in-office setting five days a week.
• Communicates with internal and external groups and prepares reports.

Skills

MS Office

Verbal/Written communication

Professionalism

Detail orientation

Customer service

Good judgment

Working knowledge of systems

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. 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

Required Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure

• 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

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.