General Assistant

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

Performs a variety of basic clerical duties, following instructions and procedures. This may include filing, sorting, creating files, posting records, proofreading, data entry, maintaining records, schedules, and performing research. This role resides in a variety of operating units where high volume of information is being processed and/or maintained. Requires knowledge of the department’s office procedures and structure.

Essential Functions

• Performs a variety clerical of duties requiring knowledge of department policies and procedures
• Duties include maintaining simple to complex files, keeping records, preparing schedules, compiling and checking reports, searching and investigating information contained in files, processing departmental documents requiring specific knowledge of functional operations and typing correspondence and reports

Knowledge and Skills/Technology Used

• Communication skills
• PC skills and familiarity with office equipment
• Familiarity with relevant company operating systems
• Attention to detail
• Organized 
• Customer service orientation

Typical Education

• High School diploma or equivalent

Typical Range of Experience

• 0-2 years related experience

Pay Range: $15.00 - $19.99 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 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.