Commercial Title Assistant: Close Deals with Precision

First American; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k

PTO

Job summary

First American is seeking a Commercial Title Assistant in Chicago to support our Commercial Title team. You will create and maintain title files and document and record research to help timely closings.

This role requires attention to detail, strong communication, and a willingness to learn. Two+ years in commercial title preferred; high school diploma required; proficiency with MS Office is a plus, with competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Passion for helping customers with a professional attitude.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with internal teams and customers.
• Problem solver with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Natural curiosity; enjoys researching the history of transactions.
• Team player who helps deliver beyond customer expectations.
• Knowledge of MS Office and ability to adapt to new software.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of commercial title experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with escrow accounts, deposits, checks, wires, invoices, and pricing calculations.
• Route title comments and underwriting requests; order title and tax updates.
• Record fees and transfer tax information for closings.
• Maintain the project status spreadsheet tracking deliverables from commitment to policy.
• Search, examine, and interpret commercial real estate documents.
• Audit calculations and legal documents for accuracy.
• Prepare endorsements and supplemental documents and file title records.

Skills

Verbal & Written communication

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Research history of transactions

Problem solving

Customer-focused

MS Office proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

First American is seeking a Commercial Title Assistant in Chicago to support our Commercial Title team. You will create and maintain title files and document and record research to help timely closings.

This role requires attention to detail, strong communication, and a willingness to learn. Two+ years in commercial title preferred; high school diploma required; proficiency with MS Office is a plus, with competitive hourly pay.