Title Officer: Resolve Real Estate Title Issues

First American Financial Corp.; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

First American Financial Corp. is seeking a Title Officer to identify issues and work with customers, attorneys, and lenders to resolve title-related items before closing.

The role involves examining the chain of title for residential and commercial orders and coordinating with clients to obtain documentation necessary to clear title. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of title/real estate experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong detail orientation.
• Able to meet deadlines under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Performs title examination to examine the chain of title for a wide range of title orders, both residential and commercial.
• Analyses records, such as mortgages, liens, judgments, easements, vital statistics, plat and map books, and property surveys to determine ownership and legal restrictions.
• Analyzes the effect of probate, foreclosures, building court cases, and bankruptcy proceedings on title insurance. Examine trusts, wills, and affidavits of heirship.
• Uses technical bulletins and other resources to evaluate and resolve problems.
• Review and approve a variety of documentation including deeds, operating agreements, trusts, wills, affidavits of heirships, corporate resolutions, partnership agreements, and state filed Articles of Incorporation and Articles of Organization.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

First American Financial Corp. is seeking a Title Officer to identify issues and work with customers, attorneys, and lenders to resolve title-related items before closing.

The role involves examining the chain of title for residential and commercial orders and coordinating with clients to obtain documentation necessary to clear title. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of title/real estate experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.