Full-Time

Commercial Assistant

Posted on 11/25/2024

First American

First American

10,001+ employees

Provides title insurance and real estate services

Financial Services
Real Estate

Compensation Overview

$18.02 - $30.02Hourly

Junior, Mid

Remote in USA + 1 more

More locations: Lake Mary, FL, USA

Requires onsite presence in Lake Mary, Florida.

Category
Real Estate
Real Estate Property Management
Requirements
  • 2+ years title industry experience (commercial preferred)
  • High School diploma or equivalent (some college preferred)
  • Proficient in Adobe and MS Office (Excel, OneNote, SharePoint, Teams, etc.)
  • Ability to quickly learn Company operating systems and new software applications and technologies (FAST experience preferred)
  • Excellent and professional written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong time management skills, including email and file management
  • Keen attention to detail
  • Stellar organizational and time management skills
  • Capable of prioritizing and multi-tasking in a highly productive manner
  • Must be able to maintain professionalism and a positive service attitude at all times
Responsibilities
  • Supports Title Officers with commercial real estate transactions by assisting with title commitment reviews, ordering title and tax updates, assisting with title curative matters, routing title and underwriting requests, routing and uploading documents to electronic file, assembling and calculating recording fees and transfer tax information, and preparing invoices
  • Creates and maintains files, records, and reports
  • Responsible for new order entry and fulfillment, paperless file setup, order tracking, and post-closing functions
  • Reviews form Buyer, Seller, and Lender transaction documents for closings
  • Gather and enter title fees for settlement statement preparation, working in conjunction with the escrow team
  • Prepares and revises title commitments, title policies and endorsements
  • Communicates professionally with all parties, both internal and external
  • Other duties as assigned

First American provides title insurance, specialty insurance, and various real estate-related services. Their title insurance protects homebuyers and property owners from potential ownership disputes and financial losses related to real estate transactions. The company offers a platform called myFirstAm®, which allows users to access property information, manage orders, and streamline the closing process from any device. Unlike many competitors, First American has a vast database of property data, with over 5.5 billion document images, making it a leading provider of real estate data solutions. The company's goal is to facilitate smooth real estate transactions while ensuring that clients' investments are protected.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$800.2M

Headquarters

Santa Ana, California

Founded

1889

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Acquisition of Mother Lode expands First American's market share in California.
  • Docutech purchase boosts First American's digital mortgage revenue by 38%.
  • Growing fintech trends align with First American's digital transformation strategy.

What critics are saying

  • Data breach allegations could harm First American's reputation and lead to legal issues.
  • Integration of Mother Lode may face challenges and financial risks.
  • Dependence on digital transformation poses risks if technology advances rapidly.

What makes First American unique

  • First American offers comprehensive title insurance and settlement services nationwide.
  • The company provides a vast database of over 5.5 billion document images.
  • First American's digital platform, myFirstAm®, enhances real estate transaction efficiency.

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Benefits

401k matching

Health, vision, dental insurance

Professional development

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