Senior Title Examiner and Project Coordinator (Remote)

First American; Arizona; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading title company is seeking a Title Examiner for a remote position. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of experience examining titles and strong knowledge of legal terms. Responsibilities include examining complex title orders and mentoring junior team members. The position offers a competitive hourly pay range of $26.21 - $34.95.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Employee stock purchase plan

PTO/paid sick leave

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience with both title exam and title searching.
• Knowledge of legal terms used in title documents.
• Strong knowledge of industry and company operating systems.

Responsibilities

• Examine chain of title primarily for residential properties.
• Perform title examination of complex title orders.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to team members.

Skills

Title examination expertise

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Research skills

Complex problem-solving skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Join a team that puts its People First! Since 1889, First American 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.

First American Vacation Ownership has a unique remote opportunity available for someone looking for a role that will allow them to use their past Title Exam and Title Search experience on the West Coast while working for a world-renowned title company.

What You'll Do:

• Examines chain of title primarily for residential 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 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
• Writes title products based on the interpretation and application of procedural guidelines
• Provides underwriting interpretation within established guidelines
• Provides guidance and mentoring to less experienced team members
• Answers routine day to day questions received from the team
• Responsible for supervising special projects assigned by the department manager. Tasks may include delegating responsibilities to other team members
• Immediately escalating issues/concerns to department manager
• May have customer contact
• Consistently acts within accordance of the Vacation Ownership's Services Golden Rules and exhibits core First American values
• Will not be responsible for any direct reports

What You'll Bring:

• 4+ years of experience with both title exam and title searching
• Title Agent license preferred but not required
• Knowledge of legal terms used in title documents
• Able to read and decipher legal descriptions relating to title orders
• Commercial experience a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Research skills
• Complex problem-solving skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and remain flexible to changing demands
• Solid administrative skills
• Strong knowledge of industry and company operating systems, tools and applications
• High school diploma or equivalent

Pay Range: $26.21 - $34.95 Hourly

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 celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion not simply because it's the right thing to do, but also 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.

Note that the following statements only apply to candidates who will be working from an unincorporated area within Los Angeles County.

First American will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.

First American intends to conduct a review of an applicant's criminal history in connection with a conditional offer. First American reasonably believes that a criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following material job duties for this position potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment.

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.