Title Officer - Commercial (Remote)

First American; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a transformative team at a forward-thinking company that prioritizes its people. As a Title Officer, you'll ensure legal transfers of commercial properties with clear titles, utilizing your analytical and problem-solving skills. This role offers autonomy, competitive compensation, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. With customizable benefits and a supportive culture, you'll thrive in an environment that values individuality and innovation. Be part of a high-growth operation within a Fortune 500 organization and make a meaningful impact from day one.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K Match

PTO/paid sick leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Virtual team events

In-person team events

Qualifications

• 3-5 years title/related real estate experience.
• Familiarity with company operating systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete title searches for commercial transactions.
• Price commitments, endorsements, and policies accurately.
• Utilize data for decision-making and process improvements.

Skills

Analytical review

Research skills

Problem-solving skills

Strong written communication

Strong verbal communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Some college preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Who We Are

Join a team that puts its People First! As a member of First American's family of companies, National Commercial Services provides single-point service for simple to multi-property/multi-state national commercial real estate transactions. 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. 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

First American is reinventing the commercial title industry from within. We're looking for a unique, ambitious individual who wants to join an early-stage, high-growth operation within a larger, Fortune 500 organization.

In support of this rapidly expanding team, your main responsibility will be to ensure that a commercial property can be legally transferred with clear title.

As a Title Officer, you will:

• Perform complete title searches primarily for commercial transactions from patent in section land.
• Properly price commitments, endorsements, policies, and guarantees using appropriate schedule of fees and charges.
• Utilize technical bulletins to evaluate and resolve problems.
• Select appropriate write-ups for commitments and policies, both standard and extended coverage, and write error-free instructions to production typist for same.
• Exercise judgment within defined policies and procedures.
• Use data to drive decision-making and continual process improvements.

Core traits we're looking for:

• Seeks to execute.
• Works independently, while routinely checking in with the team.
• Works effectively in ambiguous circumstances, seeking clarity through asking questions.
• Ability to manage and balance multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Your qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent. Some college preferred.
• 3-5 years title/related real estate experience.
• Regional or national commercial title experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical review, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with company operating systems and knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel, strongly desired.

Why Join Our Team:

• You'll join the ground floor of a transformative business where you can make an impact.
• You'll be entrusted with responsibility and autonomy in your day-to-day work.
• We offer competitive compensation; an annual, performance-based bonus; and long-term incentive plans.
• Customizable benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and 401K Match.
• Virtual and in-person team events.

This is a fully remote job

Pay Range: $27.40-$45.66 Hourly

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. 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.