Remote NY Title Examiner – Co-op & Lien Specialist

First American Financial Corporation; United States; Remote; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k, PTO, stock purchase plan

Job summary

First American is seeking a Title Examiner to join our Direct division remote team. You will coordinate the resolution and completion of title work for cooperative properties in New York, including NYC boroughs, using NY-specific systems and diligent research.

You will perform coop lien searches, review deeds and mortgages, and identify title risks while delivering clear results to underwriting and closing teams.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of New York title examination experience.
• Strong working knowledge of ACRIS and NY county recording systems.
• Experience with NY co-op transactions and cooperative title review.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High School diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform title examinations for cooperative properties across New York State, including NYC.
• Conduct detailed searches using ACRIS and county clerk/land record systems.
• Examine and interpret NY-specific documents (deeds, mortgages, etc.).
• Perform co-op searches, review proprietary leases and stock certificates.
• Conduct and analyze UCC lien searches at state and county levels.
• Review tax records, ECB violations, and municipal charges affecting title.
• Prepare clear coop lien searches and curative requirements for underwriting.

Skills

New York title examination experience

Remote work capability

Attention to detail

Strong written and verbal communicator

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

ACRIS (NYC)

NY county recording systems

Job description

First American is seeking a Title Examiner to join our Direct division remote team. You will coordinate the resolution and completion of title work for cooperative properties in New York, including NYC boroughs, using NY-specific systems and diligent research.

You will perform coop lien searches, review deeds and mortgages, and identify title risks while delivering clear results to underwriting and closing teams.