Commercial Title Coordinator (Remote)

First American; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

First American's GO Title division is seeking a Title Coordinator to coordinate the title process with searchers, vendors, and internal teams. You will monitor workflow, verify data accuracy, and support production and settlement services across multiple sites.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, 3+ years in title work, strong communication skills, and proficiency with MS Office. This is a remote position offering a competitive pay range and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of title experience with knowledge related to property title searches, documents, issues, and complexities.
• Demonstrated success establishing, leading and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Proficient MS Office skill set.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong problem solving and organizational skills.
• Always maintain professionalism and a positive service attitude.
• Working knowledge of company and/or client operating systems.

Responsibilities

• Research incoming order requests and provide accurate and detailed ordering instructions.
• Responds to internal customer and vendor requests primarily through email.
• Update file status within company and/or client system(s).
• Develop strong relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Proactively communicate file status to appropriate personnel.
• Monitor processes and resolve issues to achieve SLAs. Report issues to internal stakeholders as appropriate.
• Escalate complex title issues to manager as needed.
• Facilitates on-boarding vendors.
• Implements best practices, develops performance standards, policies, and procedures, and provides tools necessary for effective and consistent management of vendors.
• Analyze vendor performance and identify performance trends taking corrective action as necessary to improve performance.
• Act as a liaison between vendor partners and Company in resolving service delivery issues.
• Manages a wide range of programs/projects in vendor management including identifying requirements and deliverables, developing project plans, and monitoring delivery schedules.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Professionalism

Operating systems knowledge

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Who We Are

Join a team that puts its People First! First American's GO Title division provides global title and escrow production support across all channels within First American Title including the Mortgage Services, Commercial, Direct, and Agency divisions. 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 eleven 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

The Title Coordinator works with multiple parties to coordinate the completion of the title process. Monitors and tracks the workflow from searcher and vendors. Coordinates multi-site project intake and transaction management. Reviews and validates the accuracy of data contained within order requests, production reports, vendor search work, and internal systems. Verifies file completeness, obtains outstanding title documents, and approves completed files. Performs special projects. Assists with title production support services and settlement services preparation.

What You'll Do

• Research incoming order requests and provide accurate and detailed ordering instructions.
• Responds to internal customer and vendor requests primarily through email.
• Update file status within company and/or client system(s).
• Develop strong relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Proactively communicate file status to appropriate personnel.
• Monitor processes and resolve issues to achieve SLAs. Report issues to internal stakeholders as appropriate.
• Escalate complex title issues to manager as needed.
• Facilitates on-boarding vendors.
• Implements best practices, develops performance standards, policies, and procedures, and provides tools necessary for effective and consistent management of vendors.
• Analyze vendor performance and identify performance trends taking corrective action as necessary to improve performance.
• Act as a liaison between vendor partners and Company in resolving service delivery issues.
• Manages a wide range of programs/projects in vendor management including identifying requirements and deliverables, developing project plans, and monitoring delivery schedules.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of title experience with knowledge related to property title searches, documents, issues, and complexities.
• Demonstrated success establishing, leading and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Proficient MS Office skill set.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong problem solving and organizational skills.
• Always maintain professionalism and a positive service attitude.
• Working knowledge of company and/or client operating systems.

This is a remote job opportunity.

Pay Range: $20.34 - $27.12 Hourly, Remote

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 is inclusive for all employees - not just because it's the right thing to do, but 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.