[Hiring] Commercial Title Examiner @First American

Role Description

Search public records and examine titles to determine legal condition of primarily commercial or industrial property title. Copy or summarize recorded documents which affect the condition of title to the property. Works independently and uses experience to examine title to real property, ranging in complexity, to determine status and establish chain of title. Builds base of experience with different types of property. Projects undertaken can range from simple parcels requiring a few hours of production time to commercial properties that may take days or even weeks to complete.

What You'll Do:

• Performs title examination and examines the chain of title for a wide range of title orders, primarily commercial/residential.
• Abstracts and analyzes records, such as leases, subleases, liens, judgments, easements, vital statistics, and plot and map books. Determines ownership and legal restrictions to verify legal description of property and completeness of records that may cross county lines.
• Resolves most issues such as missing information, incomplete, inaccurate or contradictory information contained in the title documentation.
• Prepares initial title commitment documentation based on the application of procedural guidelines.
• Prepares and reviews reports for accuracy.
• May provide underwriting interpretation within established guidelines.

Qualifications

• Detail / quality orientation.
• Analytical review skills.
• Research skills.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Customer service orientation.
• Standard MS skill set.
• Proficient with company operating systems.
• Knowledge of legal terms helpful.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years Title Examination experience.
• Florida Title Examination experience.

Pay Range

$26.88 - $35.82 Hourly, Remote. 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 is inclusive for all employees - not just because it's the right thing to do, but 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.

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave.
• Other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.