[Hiring] Title Examiner/Reader @First American

Role Description

Examine titles to determine legal condition of property title, primarily for residential properties. Copy or summarize recorded documents, which affect the condition of title to the property. The Title Examiner role gathers information and creates a commitment of title.

• Works independently and uses experience to examine title to real property, ranging in complexity, to determine status and establish chain of title.

Essential Functions

• Performs title examination and examines the chain of title for a wide range of title orders, primarily residential.
• Abstracts and analyzes records, such as mortgages, liens, judgments, easements, vital statistics, and plat and map books, to determine ownership and legal restrictions and to verify legal description of property and completeness of records.
• 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 and investigative 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.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Typically requires 2+ years directly related experience.
• New York experience required.
• New Jersey experience is a plus.

Pay Range

$27.85-$32.00 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave.
• Employee stock purchase plan.