Senior Searcher

First American; Forest Home (AL); Remote; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401k plan

PTO / paid leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

First American is seeking a Title Research Specialist for remote work in the United States. You will perform diverse title research, assemble search packages, and interpret tax records to determine liability, using strong investigative and communication skills.

A high school diploma and 3+ years of related experience are required. Join a team that values People First, inclusivity, and professional growth, with competitive benefits and a flexible remote work arrangement that supports work-life

Qualifications

• Basic research and data collection in title and tax records.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with company search procedures and tools.

Responsibilities

• Performs a wide range of title research requiring judgment and documentation.
• Assembles search packages covering varying complexity.
• Investigates and interprets tax records to determine tax liability.

Skills

Internet savvy

MS skills

Investigative, research, problem‑solv

Verbal and written communication

Company terminology knowledge

Navigate operating systems

High School diploma

3+ years experience

Education

High School diploma

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

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

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.

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.