FL Title Examiner (Remote)

First American; Colorado; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that values its people and fosters an inclusive environment! This role involves examining property titles, ensuring accuracy, and resolving documentation issues. With a commitment to diversity and employee well-being, the organization offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and a 401k plan. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, along with a customer service orientation. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a team that prioritizes innovation and supports personal growth.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k plan

Paid time off

Employee stock purchase plan

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years of directly related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform title examination and analyze the chain of title.
• Prepare initial title commitment documentation and review reports.

Skills

Detail / quality orientation

Analytical review skills

Research and investigative skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Customer service orientation

Standard MS skill set

Knowledge of legal terms

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

2+ years related experience

Tools

Company operating systems

Job description

Who We Are

Join a team that puts its People First! First American's National Production Services 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 nine 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 the 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 workflow is typically determined by geographic practices. In some cases, the Title Examiner role gathers information and creates a commitment of title before passing it 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.

How You'll Contribute

1. Performs title examination and examines the chain of title for a wide range of title orders, primarily residential.
2. 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.
3. Resolves most issues such as missing information, incomplete, inaccurate, or contradictory information contained in the title documentation.
4. Prepares initial title commitment documentation based on the application of procedural guidelines.
5. Prepares and reviews reports for accuracy.
6. May provide underwriting interpretation within established guidelines.
7. Other duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring

Required Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Typically requires 2+ years directly related experience.
• State license(s) if required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• 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.

This position will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Pay Range: $20.72 - $27.62

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.

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What We Offer

By choice, we don't simply accept individuality - we embrace it, support it, and 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.