Commercial Title Examiner (Remote)

First American; Florida Home (FL); Remote; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

PTO / paid sick leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

First American's Agency Division seeks a Title Examination Specialist to perform detailed review of title records and determine ownership and legal restrictions across diverse property types.

You will prepare title commitments and reports, resolving issues and ensuring accuracy under established guidelines while collaborating with underwriting partners and the client base.

Qualifications

• Detail / quality orientation is essential.
• Analytical review skills required to assess records.
• Strong researching abilities and problem solving are needed.
• Clear communication and customer service orientation are expected.

Responsibilities

• Performs title examination and chain of title analysis for commercial/residential orders.
• Reviews records (leases, liens, judgments, easements) to verify ownership and description.
• Prepares initial title commitments and reports following guidelines.

Skills

Detail orientation

Analytical review

Research skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Customer service

MS Office

Legal terms knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

3+ years Title Examination experience

Florida Title Examination experience

Job description

Who We Are

First American's Agency Division is dedicated to providing our policy-issuing agents with resources, services and underwriting guidance needed to achieve new levels of success. 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

Search public records and examine titles to determine legal condition of primarily commercial or industrial property title. Copy or summarize recorded documents which affect the condition of title to the property. Works independently and uses experience to examine title to real property, ranging in complexity, to determine status and establish chain of title. Builds base of experience with different types of property. Projects undertaken can range from simple parcels requiring a few hours of production time to commercial properties that may take days or even weeks to complete.

What You'll Do

Performs title examination and examines the chain of title for a wide range of title orders, primarily commercial/residential Abstracts and analyzes records, such as leases, subleases, liens, judgments, easements, vital statistics, and plot and map books. Determines ownership and legal restrictions to verify legal description of property and completeness of records that may cross county lines. Resolves most issues such as missing information, incomplete, inaccurate or contradictory information contained in the title documentation Prepares initial title commitment documentation based on the application of procedural guidelines Prepares and reviews reports for accuracy May provide underwriting interpretation within established guidelines

What You'll Bring

Detail / quality orientation Analytical review skills Research skills Strong problem solving skills Communication skills, both verbal and written Customer service orientation Standard MS skill set Proficient with company operating systems Knowledge of legal terms helpful High School Diploma or equivalent 3+ years Title Examination experience Florida Title Examination experience

Pay Range

Pay Range: $26.88 - $35.82 Hourly, Remote

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. Our people are the foundation of First American's success and that is the reason we put them first. This philosophy has cultivated a culture of happy employees who are highly engaged, passionate about their work and leave each day feeling they have made a difference.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• 401k
• PTO/paid sick leave
• employee stock purchase plan

County of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance E-Verify Participation Poster

By submitting this application, you may convey certain personal information to First American. California residents may learn more by viewing our Privacy Policy.