Texas Commercial Title Examiner

First American; United States; Remoto; USD 43.000 - 57.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

First American is seeking an experienced Texas commercial title examiner for a remote role. You will own complex files from opening to completion, performing in-depth title examinations for high-touch commercial orders and collaborating with agents and underwriting.

Ideal candidates demonstrate independent judgment, robust knowledge of Schedules A–C, and a proven ability to manage acreage, surveys, and legal descriptions with accuracy and strong Microsoft Office skills.

Competenze

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of directly related title examination experience; demonstrated commercial title experience is required.
• Proven experience examining Texas commercial title files; this is a remote role and candidates may reside outside Texas if they have strong Texas-specific commercial title experience.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage and take ownership of complex commercial files from start to finish.
• Strong knowledge of commercial commitments, including the purpose and content of Schedules A, B, and C, and the ability to distinguish examination, curative, and commitment-related responsibilities.
• Strong commercial survey review skills and the ability to identify and prioritize material title issues.
• Experience with acreage, including reading, interpreting, and mapping legal descriptions and evaluating ownership and boundary-related title matters.
• Strong detail and quality orientation, analytical ability, and problem-solving skills.
• Customer service orientation and a collaborative, team-first approach when working with agents, underwriting, and peers.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills and knowledge of legal terms used in title documents.
• Able to read and decipher complex legal descriptions relating to commercial title orders.

Mansioni

• Examines chain of title for complex commercial and industrial properties, with ownership of assigned files from opening through completion
• Performs title examination on complex and high-touch commercial orders requiring strong independent judgment, accuracy, and a high level of title expertise
• Abstracts and analyzes leases, subleases, acreage, liens, judgments, easements, vital statistics, plot and map books, surveys, and other recorded documents; determines ownership and legal restrictions and verifies legal descriptions and record completeness, including acreage and multi-site properties
• Prepares title products and commitments based on interpretation and application of procedural guidelines, with working knowledge of commitment Schedules A, B, and C and their purpose in the examination and curative process
• Partners closely with agents and underwriting to identify, communicate, and resolve complex title and curative matters within established guidelines
• Provides a white-glove service experience on assigned files through responsive communication, careful file management, and strong collaboration across the team
• Reviews surveys and related title documentation, identifies material issues, and applies sound commercial title judgment to determine what is most important to resolve or address
• Reads, interprets, and maps complex legal descriptions, including acreage, and evaluates how legal descriptions affect ownership, boundaries, and title examination
• Acts as a collaborative resource to team members and contributes to a team environment where communication, partnership, and shared ownership are essential
• Other duties as assigned

Conoscenze

Detail-oriented

Customer service

Independent judgment

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Title exam knowledge

Legal descriptions

Acreage interpretation

Quality orientation

Communication skills

Time management

Formazione

High School Diploma or equivalent

Strumenti

Microsoft Office

Descrizione del lavoro

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

If you’re an experienced Texas commercial title examiner who enjoys digging into complex files, solving title issues, and taking ownership of an examination from start to finish, this may be the opportunity for you. This is a specialized, white-glove commercial environment supporting a select group of agents and handling sophisticated transactions that require more than simply reviewing title. You’ll work through complex commercial files, acreage and legal descriptions, surveys, commitments, and title issues while partnering closely with agents, underwriting, and your team.

What You’ll Do

• Examines chain of title for complex commercial and industrial properties, with ownership of assigned files from opening through completion
• Performs title examination on complex and high-touch commercial orders requiring strong independent judgment, accuracy, and a high level of title expertise
• Abstracts and analyzes leases, subleases, acreage, liens, judgments, easements, vital statistics, plot and map books, surveys, and other recorded documents; determines ownership and legal restrictions and verifies legal descriptions and record completeness, including acreage and multi-site properties
• Prepares title products and commitments based on interpretation and application of procedural guidelines, with working knowledge of commitment Schedules A, B, and C and their purpose in the examination and curative process
• Partners closely with agents and underwriting to identify, communicate, and resolve complex title and curative matters within established guidelines
• Provides a white-glove service experience on assigned files through responsive communication, careful file management, and strong collaboration across the team
• Reviews surveys and related title documentation, identifies material issues, and applies sound commercial title judgment to determine what is most important to resolve or address
• Reads, interprets, and maps complex legal descriptions, including acreage, and evaluates how legal descriptions affect ownership, boundaries, and title examination
• Acts as a collaborative resource to team members and contributes to a team environment where communication, partnership, and shared ownership are essential
• Other duties as assigned

What You’ll Bring

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years of directly related title examination experience; demonstrated commercial title experience is required
• Proven experience examining Texas commercial title files; this is a remote role and candidates may reside outside Texas if they have strong Texas-specific commercial title experience
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage and take ownership of complex commercial files from start to finish
• Strong knowledge of commercial commitments, including the purpose and content of Schedules A, B, and C, and the ability to distinguish examination, curative, and commitment-related responsibilities
• Strong commercial survey review skills and the ability to identify and prioritize material title issues
• Experience with acreage, including reading, interpreting, and mapping legal descriptions and evaluating ownership and boundary-related title matters
• Strong detail and quality orientation, analytical ability, and problem-solving skills
• Customer service orientation and a collaborative, team-first approach when working with agents, underwriting, and peers
• Strong Microsoft Office skills and knowledge of legal terms used in title documents
• Able to read and decipher complex legal descriptions relating to commercial title orders

Pay Range

Pay Range: $30.91 - $41.20 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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