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

WE WILL TRAIN! Enable you to apply your administrative, support and interpersonal skills to your team and our customer as we lead the industry in transforming how residential real estate transactions are completed. We value our culture and need energetic people that love the details while thriving in delivering exceptional customer experiences. Come join our Bishop St. Honolulu, HI branch of First American, where we recognize our true worth is our people. We are looking to add an Administrative Assistant to our growing team. Japanese speaking ability highly preferred. In this role you will work in a dynamic, fast-paced setting supporting our Escrow team in a variety of ways including customer support and administrative duties. This position plays a key role in making the dream of home ownership a reality.

What You’ll Do:

• Greet, interact, and assist visitors and customers 
• Answer and direct incoming phone calls 
• Receive, sort and route mail 
• Support the team by gathering, reviewing, and preparing documents; setting up appointments; opening orders; banking support; assembling document packages 
• Communicate regularly with customers during the escrow process flow
• Work is very similar to work performed by associate level, although tasks may be slightly more complex with greater experience and knowledge

 
What You’ll Bring:

• Passion for helping customers while maintaining a professional and positive attitude
• Strong work ethic and meets commitments 
• Previous experience working in an office environment or dealing with the public is preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication with both our internal teams and external customers
• Problem solver with strong organizational skills, is detail oriented, a natural curiosity with an eagerness to learn
• Thrives in contributing to a team working together to deliver beyond customer expectations
• Knowledge of MS Office suite and ability to quickly adapt to new software applications and technologies
• High school diploma or equivalent 
• 2 years of escrow-related experience preferred
• Japanese speaking ability highly preferred

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.