Commercial Title Officer (Hybrid)

firstam; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus pay eligibility

Comprehensive benefits package

401k

Job summary

First American is hiring a Commercial Title Officer in Atlanta to support title searches, transaction analysis, and coordination of the commercial title process. You will work in a fast-paced environment with opportunities to impact the closing process through accurate documentation and proactive problem solving.

This role requires 3-5 years of commercial title experience, strong MS Office skills, and a collaborative, customer-focused approach.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3-5 years of commercial title related experience preferred.
• Proven problem-solving and communication skills.
• Comfort with MS Office and new software tools.

Responsibilities

• Price commitments, endorsements, policies and guarantees using fee schedules.
• Review deeds, operating agreements, and resolutions.
• Coordinate title commitments and tax updates.
• Assemble recording and transfer tax information and quotes.
• Prepare and revise title commitments and endorsements.
• Issue final title policies following underwriting guidelines.

Skills

Customer service mindset

Problem solving

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Multi-tasking

Team player

Adaptability to new software

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Who We Are

Join a team that puts its People First! As a member of First American's family of companies, National Commercial Services provides single-point service for simple to multi-property/multi-state national commercial real estate transactions. 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

Leverage your love of history and research to help provide solid information to our teams and customers in the commercial real estate space.

First American is looking to add a Commercial Title Officer to our growing team in Atlanta. In this role you will work in a dynamic, fast-paced setting supporting the team in a variety of ways including performing title searches for commercial transactions ranging from single site to high-liability multi-site, analyzing records and data, contributing key information that is critical to the transaction process. You will play a pivotal role in coordinating the resolution and completion of the commercial title process.

Come be part of the most successful company in the industry, leveraging the best technology and strongest escrow and underwriter partners, where we are transforming the commercial real estate experience one deed at a time.

What You'll Do:

• Properly price commitments, endorsements, policies and guarantees using appropriate schedule of fees and charges
• Review and approve a variety of documentation including deeds, operating agreements, and corporate resolutions
• Select appropriate write-ups for commitments and policies for both standard and extended coverage
• Manages commercial real estate transactions by assisting with through title commitment review, ordering title and tax updates, obtaining title curative matters, assembling recording and transfer tax information, and quoting premiums
• Creates and maintains files, records, and reports
• Reviews Buyer, Seller, and Lender transaction documents and instructions for closings
• Responsible for reviewing surveys and other due diligence items, answering exam inquiries, and obtaining underwriting approvals
• Prepares and revises title commitments and proformas title policies and endorsements
• Issues final title policies and endorsements in accordance with Company underwriting guidelines

What You'll Bring:

• Passion for helping customers while maintaining a professional and positive attitude
• Proven problem-solving skills with eagerness to learn and share
• Understands how to navigate internal and external resources to gather information and resolve questions
• Excellent verbal and written communication with internal and external customers; uses various types of communication to meet customer expectations and build relationships
• Natural curiosity, enjoys researching the history and background of transactions, analyzing, and evaluating records
• Thrives in contributing to a team working together to deliver beyond customer expectations Comfortable guiding others as they grow in the field
• Knowledge of MS Office suite and ability to quickly adapt to new software applications and technologies
• Flexible with the ability to multi-task and handle all aspects of title support
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3-5 years of commercial title related experience

This position is eligible for bonus pay and/or incentives for production or other goals.

$28.09-$41.18/hour

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.