2025 Title Assistant Intern

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

Internship Overview First American’s Internship Program is a full-time, 10–12 week paid internship from June – August 2025 which can be worked from an office or remotely, depending on the job opportunity. As a First American Intern you will work in a program designed to help you gain experience and develop the technical, professional and interpersonal skills that will be invaluable throughout your career. As a First American Intern you will gain exposure to working in a corporate environment within the Financial/Title Industry – balanced with intern-specific activities, executive level presentations and networking opportunities – while under the guidance of a manager and/or mentor. Undergraduate students are assigned significant work assignments to support specific business functions including Marketing, Human Resources, Technology, Accounting and Finance.

This position will be located onsite at 4 First American Way, Santa Ana, CA

The Title Assistant Intern will work on various projects and assignments including:

• Gaining a thorough understanding of required documents to ensure smooth real estate closings
• Reviewing real estate documents for accuracy

• Assist in abstracting documents for recording
• 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

What You’ll Bring

• An interest and willingness to learn about the Mortgage, Real Estate, Financial, Title Insurance or related industries.
• The potential to excel in the following competencies: Communication, Customer focus, Ethics & Integrity, Teamwork & Adaptability, Productivity & Initiative.
• The ability to solve problems, be detail oriented and be conscientious about all work completed.
• An ingrained concern for the customer and representing our Company in the best professional manner possible.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite applications with an emphasis on MS Excel.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills.

Typical Education

• College/University students enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program with 3 months – 2 years of work experience.

Pay Range: $20.00 - $24.00 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.

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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.