Ohio Title Examiner - Remote Opportunity

First American Financial; Columbus (OH); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that prioritizes its people and fosters an inclusive environment! This role involves examining titles for residential properties, ensuring accuracy and compliance while navigating legal complexities. With a commitment to diversity and equity, you will thrive in a culture that celebrates individuality. The position offers a competitive hourly wage, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a supportive workplace. If you have a passion for detail and a knack for problem-solving, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Paid time off

Employee stock purchase plan

Qualifications

• 2+ years of directly related experience in title examination.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Examine title records for residential properties and determine ownership.
• Conduct reviews of foreclosure cases and assess legal issues.
• Prepare title commitment documentation and reports for accuracy.

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

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 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
• Conduct thorough reviews and analyses of foreclosure cases, assessing factors such as service of process, outstanding liens and other encumbrances
• Examine title records to identify potential risks, inconsistencies or legal issues related to foreclosure proceedings
• Review and analyze probate and estate cases to assess their impact on title ownership and conveyance
• Examine inheritance-related title issues, including wills, trusts and intestacy laws, to determine chain of ownership and potential risks
• 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, including requirements and exceptions
• Prepares and reviews reports for accuracy
• May provide underwriting interpretation within established guidelines

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

Salary 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.