Remote Commercial Title Examiner — Maryland

First American; Pennsylvania; Remote; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

First American is hiring a Commercial Title Examiner for a remote role focused on Maryland. You will analyze public records, verify ownership, and identify title issues across multi-property transactions, collaborating with underwriters and clients to ensure smooth closings.

Requires 3+ years in commercial title insurance (Maryland/VA/DC), strong legal/real estate terminology knowledge, and proficiency with MS Office and Adobe Acrobat.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of directly related commercial title insurance experience in title searching, examining, and writing commitments in Maryland, Virginia, or Washington D.C.
• Understand relevant legal and real estate terminology.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat/Pro, internet, property data platforms and the ability to learn company systems.
• Excel at analyzing complex information and solving problems independently.
• Highly organized and thrive in a fast-paced, detail-driven, and paperless environment.
• Clear and professional communication with a customer service mindset.
• A high school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Manage a variety of projects that range in complexity from single to multi-property commercial transactions where every detail matters.
• Search, examine and connect data across counties and jurisdictions. Verify legal property descriptions, including reading, interpreting, and plotting.
• Review and analyze public records such as leases, subleases, deeds, liens, and easements to determine ownership and any title-related restrictions.
• Summarize findings and prepare title commitments and reports with precision and clarity.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies or missing information through careful research and documentation.
• Collaborate with underwriters and internal partners to ensure accuracy and efficiency in the title process.

Skills

Customer service mindset

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat/Pro

Property data platforms

Job description

First American is hiring a Commercial Title Examiner for a remote role focused on Maryland. You will analyze public records, verify ownership, and identify title issues across multi-property transactions, collaborating with underwriters and clients to ensure smooth closings.

Requires 3+ years in commercial title insurance (Maryland/VA/DC), strong legal/real estate terminology knowledge, and proficiency with MS Office and Adobe Acrobat.