Remote Title Examiner – Residential Property (MA)

First American; Massachusetts; Remote; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

First American is seeking a Title Examiner in Massachusetts to join our team from remote locations. You will perform title examinations, analyze chains of title, and prepare initial title commitments in residential contexts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with guidelines.

You will review records such as mortgages, liens, judgments, and easements, resolve gaps, and support underwriting with clear reports. Strong attention to detail and communication are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Performs title examination and examines the chain of title for a wide range of title orders, primarily residential Abstracts and analyzes records, such as mortgages, liens, judgments, easements, vital statistics, and plat and map books, to determine ownership and legal restrictions and to verify legal description of property and completeness of records
• 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

Detail orientation

Analytical skills

Research skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Customer service

MS skills

Company OS

Legal terms

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Massachusetts title examination experience

Tools

MS Office

Operating systems

Job description

First American is seeking a Title Examiner in Massachusetts to join our team from remote locations. You will perform title examinations, analyze chains of title, and prepare initial title commitments in residential contexts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with guidelines.

You will review records such as mortgages, liens, judgments, and easements, resolve gaps, and support underwriting with clear reports. Strong attention to detail and communication are essential for success in this role.