Massachusetts Title Examiner

First American; Massachusetts; Remote; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

First American is seeking a Title Examiner in Massachusetts to join our team from remote locations. You will perform title examinations, analyze chains of title, and prepare initial title commitments in residential contexts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with guidelines.

You will review records such as mortgages, liens, judgments, and easements, resolve gaps, and support underwriting with clear reports. Strong attention to detail and communication are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Detail orientation

Analytical skills

Research skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Customer service

MS skills

Company OS

Legal terms

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Massachusetts title examination experience

Tools

MS Office

Operating systems

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

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


• 2 years of title examination experience


• Massachusetts title examination 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

Pay Range

Pay Range: $23.37 - $31.15 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. 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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