Remote Commercial Title Examiner - Detail-Oriented

First American; Michigan; Remote; USD 37,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

First American is seeking a Commercial Title Examiner to join our agency division. This remote-friendly role requires strong experience in commercial title examination, a solid understanding of title chains, and accuracy in preparing title commitments.

You will review records, resolve discrepancies, and prepare underwriting interpretations within guidelines. Candidates should have a high school diploma and several years of title examination experience, preferably in Michigan, with strong

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years commercial title examination experience.
• Michigan title examination experience.
• State license(s) if required.
• Detail/quality orientation.
• Analytical review skills.
• Research 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.

Responsibilities

• Performs title examination and examines the chain of title for a wide range of title orders, primarily commercial/residential.
• Abstracts and analyzes records, such as leases, subleases, liens, judgments, easements, vital statistics, and plot and map books.
• Determines ownership and legal restrictions to verify legal description of property and completeness of records that may cross county lines.
• 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

Commercial title examination

Record analysis

Documentation review

Communication skills

Customer service orientation

Analytical thinking

Research skills

Problem solving

MS Office

Legal terms knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Company operating systems

Job description

First American is seeking a Commercial Title Examiner to join our agency division. This remote-friendly role requires strong experience in commercial title examination, a solid understanding of title chains, and accuracy in preparing title commitments.

You will review records, resolve discrepancies, and prepare underwriting interpretations within guidelines. Candidates should have a high school diploma and several years of title examination experience, preferably in Michigan, with strong