Title Officer - Commercial (Remote)

First American Financial; Washington (District of Columbia, MI); Remote; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

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:

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

Core traits we’re looking for:

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

Your qualifications:

1. High School diploma or equivalent. Some college preferred.
2. 3-5 years title/related real estate experience.
3. Regional or national commercial title experience.
4. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
5. Analytical review, research, and problem-solving skills.
6. Familiarity with company operating systems and knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel, strongly desired.

Why Join Our Team:

1. You’ll join the ground floor of a transformative business where you can make an impact.
2. You’ll be entrusted with responsibility and autonomy in your day-to-day work.
3. We offer competitive compensation; an annual, performance-based bonus; and long-term incentive plans.
4. Customizable benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and 401K Match.
5. 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, 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. 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.