Title Examiner (Remote)

First American; Nevada (IA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated professional to join their team in a role that emphasizes quality control and title examination. This position involves performing thorough checks on title examinations, preparing essential title products, and ensuring compliance with service level agreements. The company is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and empowers employees to thrive. With a focus on personal growth and professional development, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in the vacation ownership sector while enjoying a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Paid time off

Employee stock purchase plan

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in search and title examination.
• May require Title Agent License depending on the state.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality control checks on title examinations.
• Prepare initial title products including ownership reports.
• Respond to customer inquiries and manage large-scale projects.

Skills

Detail oriented

Communication skills

Time management

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 nine 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

Search public records and examine documents to determine the 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. Vacation Ownership projects can vary by developer and require thinking outside the box, meeting service level agreements, and managing large-scale projects.

What You'll Do:

1. 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%)
2. Perform title search and examination of the chain of title in multiple states for orders requiring a limited level of expertise. Build state knowledge.
3. Prepare initial title products including ownership and encumbrance reports, volume-based search worksheets, and commitments/preliminary title reports based on procedural guidelines.
4. Formulate and insert typical requirements on schedule B-1 of a commitment and in a reduced phrase format for volume-based search worksheets.
5. Understand, review, and insert requirements related to various tenancies, entities, trusts, deceased individuals, and probate related to real property conveyances following procedures.
6. Abstract records (mortgages, liens, judgments, vital statistics, property taxes, plat and map books) to determine ownership and verify legal descriptions of properties and record completeness.
7. Set up volume-based search worksheets and files, including instructions, tasking, and sample packages.
8. Calculate policy premiums.
9. Prepare final title policies.
10. Respond to customer inquiries.
11. 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.

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, support it, and 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 (e.g., the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act).

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: handling of confidential, proprietary or trade secret information belonging to First American or its customers, administering or facilitating financial transactions, and the ability to meet customer-imposed criminal history requirements.

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.