Remote Underwriting Counsel - Real Estate Title Expert

First American; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k

PTO / Paid sick leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

First American's Agency Division is seeking an experienced real estate title underwriter in New Jersey. The role provides underwriting support and guidance to agents and staff, leveraging delegated authority to issue title insurance commitments and policies while ensuring compliance with applicable laws.

The candidate should have a law degree (or be licensed to practice law in the region), 5–7 years of title underwriting experience, and strong negotiation, communication, and organizational

Qualifications

• Law degree preferred and NJ law license strongly preferred.
• 5-7 years title underwriting experience.
• Strong knowledge of real estate title and settlement processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide underwriting support, counsel, and authorization for title insurance commitments and policies.
• Underwrite titles using delegated authority within company standards.
• Guide personnel in real estate settlement services.
• Issue underwriting standards and follow established processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Listening

Verbal communication

Written communication

Collaboration

Decisiveness

Attention to detail

Negotiation

Education

Law Degree

Law License

Job description

First American's Agency Division is seeking an experienced real estate title underwriter in New Jersey. The role provides underwriting support and guidance to agents and staff, leveraging delegated authority to issue title insurance commitments and policies while ensuring compliance with applicable laws.

The candidate should have a law degree (or be licensed to practice law in the region), 5–7 years of title underwriting experience, and strong negotiation, communication, and organizational