Remote Commercial Title Examiner | Underwriting & Research

First American Financial Corporation; Virginia; Remote; USD 37,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

First American is seeking a Title Examiner to join our Agency Division in Virginia. You will independently examine titles, analyze records such as leases and liens, and resolve gaps or inconsistencies in title documentation.

Responsibilities include drafting initial title commitments, reviewing reports for accuracy, and offering underwriting interpretation within guidelines. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of related experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, strong analytical and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 3+ years directly related 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

Analytical skills

Research skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Customer service

Related experience

Detail orientation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

First American is seeking a Title Examiner to join our Agency Division in Virginia. You will independently examine titles, analyze records such as leases and liens, and resolve gaps or inconsistencies in title documentation.

Responsibilities include drafting initial title commitments, reviewing reports for accuracy, and offering underwriting interpretation within guidelines. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of related experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, strong analytical and