Commercial Title Underwriter

Ultimate Staffing; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultimate Staffing is partnering with a growing real estate practice to find a Commercial Title Underwriter in Washington, DC. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, collaborating on complex commercial transactions.

This role offers exposure to high-profile dealings, a professional team atmosphere, and potential for growth into more senior underwriting responsibilities. A strong understanding of title insurance is essential.

Qualifications

• 2-5+ years of commercial title underwriting or processing experience.
• Strong knowledge of title insurance, escrow, ALTA, and commercial closing processes.
• Experience handling complex transactions and resolving title issues.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with attorneys on complex commercial real estate transactions.
• Underwrite and analyze title, survey, and zoning materials.
• Prepare and issue title commitments, policies, and endorsements.
• Resolve title issues and manage curative processes.

Skills

Commercial title underwriting experience

Knowledge of title insurance

Detail-oriented

Deadline-driven

Tools

SoftPro

Rynoh

Job description

We're partnering with a growing real estate practice seeking a Commercial Title Underwriter to support sophisticated, high-value transactions. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced legal environment and enjoys working on complex commercial deals.

Salary: $60,000-$100,000 (based on experience)

Location: 100% in-office

What You'll Do

• Collaborate with attorneys on complex commercial real estate transactions, including mixed-finance and affordable housing deals
• Underwrite and analyze title, survey, and zoning materials for purchase, refinance, leasehold, and construction projects
• Prepare and issue title commitments, policies, and endorsements
• Resolve title issues, clear exceptions, and manage curative processes
• Act as a key point of contact for clients, lenders, and title partners
• Track files, manage documentation, and support billing/reporting
• Ensure compliance with underwriting standards and regulatory requirements

What We're Looking For

• 2-5+ years of commercial title underwriting or processing experience
• Strong knowledge of title insurance, escrow, ALTA, and commercial closing processes
• Experience handling complex transactions and resolving title issues
• Familiarity with SoftPro, Rynoh, or similar systems
• Underwriter license(s) a plus
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and deadline-driven

Why This Role?

• Exposure to high-profile commercial deals
• Collaborative, professional team environment
• Growth opportunity into more senior underwriting responsibilities
• Stable, well-established practice

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.