Senior Commercial Title Examiner

First American; Michigan; Remote; USD 43,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

PTO and paid sick leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

First American is seeking a seasoned Commercial Title Examiner to join our Agency Division. You will review complex commercial title orders, analyze records, and write title products in line with underwriting guidelines.

With 6+ years of commercial title examination experience and strong analytical, detail-oriented skills, you will help ensure accurate, timely conclusions while supporting a diverse, inclusive workplace and remote-friendly culture.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 6+ years commercial title examination experience.
• Michigan commercial title examination experience.
• Strong detail / quality orientation.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Customer service orientation.
• Strong MS skill set.
• Knowledge of legal terms used in title documents.
• Able to read and decipher legal descriptions relating to title orders.

Responsibilities

• Examines chain of title primarily for commercial/industrial properties but may expand into commercial and/or industrial
• Performs title examination of complex title orders requiring a high level of title expertise
• Abstracts and analyzes records, such as leases, subleases, acreage, liens, judgments, easements, vital statistics, and plot and map books. Determines ownership and legal restrictions and to verify legal description of property and completeness of records for examinations, including multi-site properties.
• Writes title products based on the interpretation and application of procedural guidelines
• Provides underwriting interpretation within established guidelines
• May have customer contact
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Customer service

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Who We Are

Join a team that puts its People First! First American's Agency Division is dedicated to providing our policy-issuing agents with resources, services and underwriting guidance needed to achieve new levels of success. Since 1889, First American (NYSE: FAF) has held an unwavering belief in its people. They are passionate about what they do, and we are equally passionate about fostering an environment where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered to be innovative and reach their full potential. Our inclusive, people-first culture has earned our company numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list for eleven consecutive years. We have also earned awards as a best place to work for women, diversity and LGBTQ+ employees, and have been included on more than 50 regional best places to work lists. First American will always strive to be a great place to work, for all. For more information, please visit www.careers.firstam.com.

What We Do

Search public records and examine titles to determine legal condition of primarily commercial or industrial property title. Copy or summarize recorded documents which affect the condition of title to the property. Works on assignments that are varied and complex requiring breadth and depth of experience with different types of properties. Acts as a resource to less experienced team members. Has increased knowledge of state requirements. Projects undertaken can be multi-million dollar commercial properties that may take days or even weeks to complete.

What You'll Do:

• Examines chain of title primarily for commercial/industrial properties but may expand into commercial and/or industrial
• Performs title examination of complex title orders requiring a high level of title expertise
• Abstracts and analyzes records, such as leases, subleases, acreage, liens, judgments, easements, vital statistics, and plot and map books. Determines ownership and legal restrictions and to verify legal description of property and completeness of records for examinations, including multi-site properties.
• Writes title products based on the interpretation and application of procedural guidelines
• Provides underwriting interpretation within established guidelines
• May have customer contact
• Other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 6+ years commercial title examination experience
• Michigan commercial title examination experience
• Strong detail / quality orientation
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong problem solving skills
• Customer service orientation
• Strong MS skill set
• Knowledge of legal terms used in title documents
• Able to read and decipher legal descriptions relating to title orders

Pay Range: $30.91 - $41.20 Hourly, Remote

What We Offer

By choice, we don't simply accept individuality - we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it! Our People First culture is inclusive for all employees - not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it's the key to our success. We are proud to foster an authentic and inclusive workplace For All. You are free and encouraged to bring your entire, unique self to work. First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term.Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.