Title Examiner (Remote)

First American Financial; Homer (LA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Homer, LA, is seeking a Title Examiner to perform quality control checks on title examinations and prepare initial title products. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of relevant experience and effective communication skills. This position offers a competitive pay range of $19.82 - $26.43 hourly along with bonuses and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k

Paid time off

Employee stock purchase plan

Qualifications

• 2+ years search and title examination experience required.
• May require Title Agent License depending on the state.
• Understand effects of deeds, judgments, and corporate documents.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality control checks on title examinations.
• Conduct title search and examination in multiple states.
• Prepare ownership and encumbrance reports.
• Calculate policy premiums.
• Respond to customer inquiries.

Skills

Detail oriented

Time management skills

Communication skills: verbal & written

Self-starter

Resourceful

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office (Excel)

Job description

Who We Are

Join a team that puts its People First! 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 ten consecutive years.

What We Do

Search public records and examine documents to determine legal condition of vacation ownership properties in a high-volume production environment. Perform quality control audits on title searches performed by others within the division. Copy, summarize, and review documents for recordability which affect the condition of title to the property. Customer contact involves large vacation ownership developers and aligning processes with customer service level agreements.

What You'll Do:

• Perform quality control checks on title examinations. Review title evidence package, verify information against product requirements and adherence to service level agreements. (approximately 70-80%)
• Performs title search and examination of the chain of title in multiple states for orders requiring a limited level of expertise. Works on building state knowledge.
• Prepares initial title products including ownership and encumbrance reports, volume-based search worksheets and commitments/ preliminary title reports based on the application of procedural guidelines.
• Formulate and insert typical requirements on schedule B-1 of a commitment and in a reduced phrase format for volume-based search worksheets.
• Understand, review, and insert requirements related to various tenancies, entities, trusts, deceased individuals, and probate related to real property conveyances following procedures.
• Abstract records (i.e. mortgages, liens, judgments, vital statistics, property taxes and plat and map books) to determine ownership and verify legal description of property and completeness of records.
• Set-up volume-based search worksheet and files, including instructions, tasking, and sample packages.
• Calculate policy premiums.
• Prepare final title policies.
• Respond to customer inquiries.
• Other duties as assigned

What You'll Bring:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years search and title examination experience
• May require Title Agent License (required by some states)
• Understand the effect of deeds, satisfactions, judgments, full reconveyances, corporate documents, trust documents as it relates to property.
• Self-starter
• Resourceful
• Time management skills
• Detail oriented
• Communication skills: verbal & written
• Proficient MS Office skill set; Excel skills

Pay Range: $19.82 - $26.43 Hourly. This position is eligible for bonus pay and/or incentives for production or other goals.

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.

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.

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.