[Hiring] Senior Title Examiner @First American

Role Description

First American Vacation Ownership has a unique remote opportunity available. This individual will work on assignments that are varied and complex requiring a wide range of expertise. Actively engages clients on challenging title matters, mentors less experienced team members and acts as a resource to provide input and knowledge on special projects.

• Examines chain of title primarily for underlying real estate in which condominium projects are located as well as individual interests within that condominium.
• Performs title examination of complex title orders requiring a high level of title expertise.
• 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.
• Writes title products based on the interpretation and application of procedural guidelines.
• Provides underwriting interpretation within established guidelines.
• Provides guidance, training and mentoring to less experienced team members as needed.
• Responsible for supervising special projects assigned by the department manager.
• Will have client/customer contact.
• Will not be responsible for any direct reports.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience with both title exam and title searching.
• Title Agent license preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of legal terms used in title documents.
• Able to read and decipher legal descriptions relating to title orders.
• Commercial experience a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Research skills.
• Complex problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and remain flexible to changing demands.
• Solid administrative skills.
• Strong knowledge of industry and company operating systems, tools and applications.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Requirements

• Arizona, California and Nevada title examination experience.
• Intricate title examination experience in Residential, Commercial or Home Builder sectors.
• Breadth and depth of experience related to easement and declaration review with the aptitude to analyze real estate project sales.

Benefits

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