Senior Searcher

First American; Alabama; On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental

Vision

401k

PTO/paid sick leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

First American is seeking a title research professional to perform a wide range of title research, assemble search packages, and interpret tax records to determine tax liability. Work may be in an office, title plant, or remotely traveling to courts and government entities.

The role requires judgment, independent analysis, strong problem-solving and communication skills, and a High School diploma with 3+ years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Internet savvy and ability to navigate company systems.
• Strong investigative, research and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with company terminology and search department procedures.
• Ability to work independently with 3+ years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs a wide range of title research requiring judgment and analysis.
• Documents research and compiles search packages of varying complexity.
• Investigates tax records to determine tax liability.

Skills

Internet savvy

MS skills

Investigative skills

Research skills

Problem-solving

Verbal communication

Written communication

Company terminology knowledge

Operating systems navigation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

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

Assembles title packages, searches for tax documentation or performs other research related to escrow and title closings. Work is done in an office, title plant or remotely traveling to court houses, municipalities and other government entities to perform the searches. Assignments are varied and complex and require breadth and depth of experience. May act as a subject matter expert; can perform all the work that the unit supports; can search multiple file/product types. Acts as a resource to less experienced team members. Has broad geographic knowledge of state practices and requirements.

What You'll Do

• Performs a wide range of title research requiring considerable judgment, independent analysis and detailed knowledge.
• Documents all research Conducts title research to compile search packages covering a wide range of complexity.
• Investigates and interprets tax records in order to determine tax liability.

What You'll Bring

• Internet savvy
• Strong MS skill set
• Strong investigative, research, and problem-solving skills
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of company terminology, search department procedures and tools
• Able to navigate company operating systems
• High School diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years related experience

Pay Range: $23.37 - $31.15 Hourly, Remote. This hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting. Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location.

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. Our people are the foundation of First American’s success and that is the reason we put them first. This philosophy has cultivated a culture of happy employees who are highly engaged, passionate about their work and leave each day feeling they have made a difference.

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