Ohio Title Examiner - Remote Opportunity

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that prioritizes its people! As a Title Examiner, you'll play a crucial role in determining property title conditions, ensuring accuracy and legal compliance. This position offers a dynamic work environment where your analytical skills will shine. You'll examine titles, analyze records, and resolve issues, all while contributing to a culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion. With a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your career in a supportive setting that values your contributions.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

PTO

Sick leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Qualifications

• 2+ years of related experience in title examination.
• Knowledge of legal terms is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Perform title examinations and review the chain of title.
• Analyze records to determine ownership and verify legal descriptions.
• Identify potential risks related to foreclosure proceedings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical review

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Customer service orientation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

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 the legal condition of property titles, primarily for residential properties. Copy or summarize recorded documents affecting 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 gathers information and creates a commitment of title before passing it 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

• Perform title examinations and review the chain of title for various residential title orders.
• Abstract and analyze records such as mortgages, liens, judgments, easements, vital statistics, and plat and map books to determine ownership, legal restrictions, and verify legal descriptions.
• Conduct thorough reviews of foreclosure cases, assessing service of process, liens, and encumbrances.
• Identify potential risks or legal issues related to foreclosure proceedings by examining title records.
• Review probate and estate cases to assess their impact on title ownership and conveyance.
• Analyze inheritance-related title issues, including wills and trusts, to determine ownership chains and risks.
• Resolve issues like missing or contradictory information in title documentation.
• Prepare initial title commitment documents following procedural guidelines.
• Review reports for accuracy and provide underwriting interpretation within guidelines if required.

What You'll Bring

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Typically requires 2+ years of related experience.
• State license(s) if required.
• Attention to detail and quality orientation.
• Analytical review and research skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer service orientation.
• Proficiency with MS Office and company operating systems.
• Knowledge of legal terms is helpful.

Salary Range: $22.80 - $30.38 Hourly

This range is an estimate of the base pay at posting time and may vary based on factors like knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

What We Offer

We embrace individuality and support diversity, equity, and inclusion as key to our success. Our People First Culture encourages you to bring your entire, authentic self to work. First American is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO, sick leave, and other benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.