Florida Senior Title Examiner (Remote)

First American; Jacksonville (FL); Remote; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

PTO/paid sick leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

First American is seeking experienced Florida Title Examiners to join our team. This remote role can be performed from anywhere in the United States, but Florida title examination experience is required.

You will search public records and examine titles to determine the legal condition of the property title for residential properties, and prepare commitments when needed. Senior duties include mentoring less experienced teammates, handling complex orders, writing title products, and providing

Qualifications

• Florida title examination experience required.
• 5+ years of title examination experience with mastery of resources, skills and knowledge.
• Multiple state licenses as required to do business in a broad geographic area.
• Strong detail/quality orientation and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of legal terms used in title documents.

Responsibilities

• Examines chain of title primarily for residential properties, may expand to commercial/industrial.
• Performs title examination of complex title orders requiring high level of title expertise.
• Abstracts and analyzes records to determine ownership and legal restrictions and verify descriptions.
• Writes title products based on procedural guidelines.
• Provides underwriting interpretation within established guidelines.
• Mentors less experienced team members and may have customer contact.

Skills

Title examination

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Mentoring

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

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 experienced Florida Title Examiners 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 property title, primarily for residential properties. Copy or summarize recorded documents, which affect the condition of title to the property. In some cases, the Title Examiner role gathers information and creates a commitment of title before passing along to a Title Officer. Works on assignments that are varied and complex requiring breadth and depth of experience. Senior level status is achieved after experiencing a variety of situations and mastering skills. Actively mentors less experienced team members and acts as a resource to provide input and knowledge. Has increased knowledge of state requirements.

What You'll Do

• Examines chain of title primarily for residential 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 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
• Writes title products based on the interpretation and application of procedural guidelines
• Provides underwriting interpretation within established guidelines
• Provides guidance and mentoring to less experienced team members
• May have customer contact
• Other duties as assigned

What You'll Bring

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 5+ years of title examination experience and a demonstrated mastery of resources, skills and knowledge
• 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
• Strong knowledge of industry and company operating systems, tools and applications
• Florida Title Examination experience

Pay Range

Pay Range: $26.88 - $35.82 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.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k
• PTO/paid sick leave
• Employee stock purchase plan

Our people are the foundation of First American’s success and that is the reason we put them first. This philosophy has cultivated a culture of happy employees who are highly engaged, passionate about their work and leave each day feeling they have made a difference.

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