Title Examiner (Remote)

First American; Orlando (FL); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented individual to join their team in Orlando. The role involves performing title examinations and quality control checks in a high-volume environment, ensuring compliance with service level agreements. You will prepare title products and respond to customer inquiries, playing a crucial part in the vacation ownership sector. This company prides itself on its people-first culture, offering a supportive environment where diversity and inclusion are celebrated. If you're a self-starter with a passion for detail and customer service, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Paid time off

Sick leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Qualifications

• 2+ years of search and title examination experience required.
• Understanding of deeds, judgments, and corporate documents related to property.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality control checks on title examinations and verify information.
• Prepare initial title products and respond to customer inquiries.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Self-starter

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Title Agent License

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 packages, 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 of search and title examination experience.
• May require Title Agent License (required by some states).
• Understanding of the effect of deeds, satisfactions, judgments, reconveyances, corporate documents, trust documents as they relate to property.
• Self-starter, resourceful, with good time management skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel.

Pay Range: $19.82 - $26.43 per hour. This position is eligible for bonus pay and incentives based on production or other goals.

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 because it's the key to our success. We foster an authentic and inclusive workplace for all. You are encouraged to bring your entire, unique self to work. First American is an equal opportunity employer.

Note: For candidates working from an unincorporated area within Los Angeles County, First American will consider all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in accordance with applicable laws such as the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

First American will review criminal history in connection with a conditional offer, considering whether it relates to the job duties, especially handling confidential information, facilitating financial transactions, or meeting customer requirements.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO, sick leave, and other benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.