Florida Senior Commercial Title Examiner (Remote)

First American; Jacksonville (FL); Remote; USD 70,833,000 - 118,055,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k

PTO/paid sick leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

First American is seeking a Florida Commercial Title Examiner to join our team. The role is remote (US-wide) and requires Florida title examination experience. You will examine titles, summarize records, and provide underwriting interpretation for commercial properties.

Applicants should have a High School Diploma or equivalent, 6+ years of experience, and possess state licenses as needed. Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and customer service orientation are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 6+ years title examination experience.
• Florida commercial title examination experience.
• Multiple state licenses to do business in broad area.
• Strong detail and quality orientation.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Customer service orientation.
• Strong MS skill set.
• Knowledge of terms used in title documents.
• Ability to read and decipher legal descriptions.

Responsibilities

• Examine chain of title for commercial/industrial properties.
• Perform title examinations of complex orders.
• Abstract and analyze recorded documents affecting title.
• Verify ownership and legal descriptions for multi-site properties.
• Write title products per guidelines.
• Provide underwriting interpretation.
• Possibly interact with customers.

Skills

Detail orientation

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Customer service

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Suite

Job description

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 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 We are seeking an experienced Florida Commercial Title Examiner to join our team. While this position is remote and can be performed from anywhere in the United States, Florida title examination experience is required. 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 on assignments that are varied and complex requiring breadth and depth of experience with different types of properties. Acts as a resource to less experienced team members. Has increased knowledge of state requirements. Projects undertaken can be multi-million dollar commercial properties that may take days or even weeks to complete.

What You’ll Do:

• Examines chain of title primarily for commercial/industrial properties but may expand into commercial and/or industrial
• Performs title examination of complex title orders requiring a high level of title expertise
• Abstracts and analyzes records, such as leases, subleases, acreage, liens, judgments, easements, vital statistics, and plot and map books
• Determines ownership and legal restrictions and to verify legal description of property and completeness of records for examinations, including multi-site properties
• Writes title products based on the interpretation and application of procedural guidelines
• Provides underwriting interpretation within established guidelines
• May have customer contact
• Other duties as assigned

What You’ll Bring:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 6+ years title examination experience
• Florida commercial title examination experience
• Multiple state licenses (as required by state) in order to do business in a broad geographic area
• Strong detail / quality orientation
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong problem solving skills
• Customer service orientation
• Strong MS skill set
• Knowledge of legal terms used in title documents
• Able to read and decipher legal descriptions relating to title orders

Pay Range: $30.91 - $41.20 Hourly, Remote. 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.
• Our people are the foundation of First American’s success and that is the reason we put them first.