Receptionist / Title Searcher

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 nine 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 passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences directly and as part of a team. Give you a place to make a difference every day where first impressions and follow through set us apart in this industry. Come join our Garden City branch of First American, where we recognize our true worth is our people. We are looking to add a Receptionist/Title Searcher to our growing team. If you are a customer-service oriented individual that wants to be a part of a dynamic team in the Real Estate industry, we’d love to hear from you. The daily functions of this role are vital to our organization’s success. This is an in-office position located at 124 Grant Avenue, Garden City, KS

What You’ll Do

• Greet, interact, and assist visitors and customers 
• Answer and direct incoming phone calls 
• Support the team by gathering, reviewing, and preparing documents; maintaining accounts; setting up appointments; assembling document packages 
• Conduct title research to compile search packages ranging in complexity; documents all research
• Process departmental documents requiring specific knowledge of functional operations, type correspondence and reports from rough drafts.
• Compile, investigate, and interpret tax records in order to determine tax liability.  
• Travel to court houses, municipalities, and other government entities to perform searches
• Must obtain Title Insurance license within first 90 days of employment

What You’ll Bring

• Passion for meeting new people and helping them get what they need 
• Excellent verbal and written communication 
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and willingness to learn other technology as needed 
• Strong work ethic and meets commitments 
• Thrives in contributing to a team working together to deliver beyond customer expectations  
• Investigative / research skills
• 1+ years related experience
• High school diploma or equivalent 
• Bilingual preferred
• Must possess valid driver’s license

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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.