Title Examiner, New York (remote)

First American Financial Corporation; United States; Remote; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k, PTO, stock purchase plan

Job summary

First American is seeking a Title Examiner to join our Direct division remote team. You will coordinate the resolution and completion of title work for cooperative properties in New York, including NYC boroughs, using NY-specific systems and diligent research.

You will perform coop lien searches, review deeds and mortgages, and identify title risks while delivering clear results to underwriting and closing teams.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of New York title examination experience.
• Strong working knowledge of ACRIS and NY county recording systems.
• Experience with NY co-op transactions and cooperative title review.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High School diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform title examinations for cooperative properties across New York State, including NYC.
• Conduct detailed searches using ACRIS and county clerk/land record systems.
• Examine and interpret NY-specific documents (deeds, mortgages, etc.).
• Perform co-op searches, review proprietary leases and stock certificates.
• Conduct and analyze UCC lien searches at state and county levels.
• Review tax records, ECB violations, and municipal charges affecting title.
• Prepare clear coop lien searches and curative requirements for underwriting.

Skills

New York title examination experience

Remote work capability

Attention to detail

Strong written and verbal communicator

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

ACRIS (NYC)

NY county recording systems

Job description

Who We Are

Join a team that puts its People First! First American’s Direct division provides comprehensive title insurance protection and professional settlement services for real estate purchases, refinances and equity loans. 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

Dive into your love of history and research to help us provide critical data to our teams and customers in the real estate space. First American sets the standard for excellence in this industry with its state-of-the-art technology and best-in-class escrow and underwriting teams.

First American is looking to add a Title Examiner to our team. This position plays a key role in coordinating the resolution and completion of the title process. Primary responsibilities include searching public records and examining titles to determine the legal condition of property title—primarily for cooperative properties across New York (including NYC boroughs and surrounding counties)—and developing solutions to cure title issues.

This role includes working within New York’s unique title environment, including ACRIS, county clerk systems, and cooperative (co-op) transactions, as well as preparing and revising coop lien searches in accordance with NY underwriting practices. The right candidate must be able to work remotely and independently, utilizing experience to examine title of varying complexity, establish chain of title, and identify risks specific to New York real estate.

What You’ll Do:

• Perform title examinations and analyze for cooperative properties throughout New York State , including NYC (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island)
• Conduct detailed searches using ACRIS (NYC) and county clerk/land record systems (e.g., Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, Rockland, etc.)
• Examine and interpret NY-specific documents , including deeds, mortgages, satisfactions, assignments, CEMA transactions, and transfer documents
• Perform co-op searches , including review of proprietary leases, stock certificates, recognition agreements, and managing agent documentation
• Conduct and analyze UCC lien searches at the state and county level, and identify filings affecting cooperative interests and real property
• Review tax records, water/sewer liens, ECB violations, and municipal charges impacting title (especially within NYC)
• Identify and resolve title issues common in NY, including:
  • Missing or improperly recorded satisfactions
  • Open mortgages or assignments
  • Judgments and liens (including federal, state, and local)
  • Name variations and vesting issues
  • Breaks in chain of title
• Prepare clear, concise coop lien searches and curative requirements for underwriting and closing teams
• May provide underwriting interpretation within established NY guidelines
• Other duties as assigned

What You’ll Bring:

• 4+ years of directly related New York title examination experience
• Strong working knowledge of ACRIS and NY county recording systems
• Experience with NY co-op transactions and cooperative title review
• Familiarity with UCC searches (NY State and county-level) and lien resolution
• Knowledge of NYC-specific items such as ECB violations, municipal liens, and tax-related searches
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and quality
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High School diploma or equivalent

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.