Delaware Title Examiner (Remote)

First American Financial; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking a Title Examiner to perform title examinations primarily for residential properties. You will analyze and abstract legal documents, resolve issues, and prepare title commitments. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma, relevant experience, and excellent analytical and communication skills. This role offers competitive hourly pay and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401k

PTO/paid sick leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Qualifications

• 2+ years of directly related experience required.
• State license may be required.
• Knowledge of legal terms is helpful.
• Delaware Title Examination experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform title examination and analyze chain of title.
• Abstract records to determine ownership and legal restrictions.
• Resolve issues with title documentation.
• Prepare title commitment documentation.
• Review reports for accuracy.

Skills

Detail orientation

Analytical review skills

Research and investigative skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Customer service orientation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Who We Are: Join a team that puts its People First! 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 ten 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 property title, primarily for residential properties. Copy or summarize recorded documents, which affect the condition of title to the property. These roles may be found in production center or branch office environments. Actual work flow is typically determined by geographic practices. In some cases, the Title Examiner role gathers information and creates a commitment of title before passing along to a Title Officer. Works independently and uses experience to examine title to real property, ranging in complexity, to determine status and establish chain of title.

What You\'ll Do

• Performs title examination and examines the chain of title for a wide range of title orders, primarily residential
• Abstracts and analyzes records, such as mortgages, liens, judgments, easements, vital statistics, and plat and map books, to determine ownership and legal restrictions and to verify legal description of property and completeness of records
• 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
• Other duties as assigned

What You\'ll Bring

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Typically requires 2+ years directly related experience
• State license(s) if required
• Detail / quality orientation
• Analytical review skills
• Research and investigative 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
• Delaware Title Examination experience

Pay Range: $22.80 - $30.38 Hourly

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 celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion not simply because it’s the right thing to do, but also 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.