Join a team that puts its People First! First American's National Production Services division provides global title and escrow production support across all channels within First American Title including the Mortgage Services, Commercial, Direct, and Agency divisions. 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 six 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.
Job Summary
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In your role of the Commercial Examiner, you will search public records and examine titles to determine legal condition of primarily commercial or industrial property in addition to copy or summarize recorded documents, which affect the condition of title to the property. These roles may be found within production center or branch office environments. The actual workflow is typically determined by geographic practices and requires an increased knowledge of state requirements. The Commercial Title Examiner role gathers information and creates a commitment of title before passing along to a Commercial Title Officer.
This is a remote position where you will work independently and use experience to examine title to real property, ranging in complexity, to determine status and establish chain of title.
In this role, you will...
Examine the chain of title for commercial/industrial properties
Perform title examination of complex title orders requiring a high level of title expertise
Abstract and analyze records, such as leases, subleases, acreage, liens, judgments, easements, vital statistics, and plot and map books. Determine ownership and legal restrictions to verify legal description of property and completeness of records for examinations, including multi-site properties
Read and decipher legal descriptions relating to title orders
Resolve most issues such as missing information, incomplete, inaccurate, or contradictory information contained in the title documentation
Write title products based on the interpretation and application of procedural guidelines
Prepare and review reports for accuracy
Provide underwriting interpretation within established guidelines
Knowledge / Skills / Technology Used / Requirements
Strong detail / quality orientation
Analytical review skills with strong research and investigative skills
Strong problem-solving skills
Communication skills, both verbal and written
Customer service orientation
Standard MS skill set
Multiple state licenses (as required by state) to do business in a broad geographic area
Knowledge of legal terms used in title documents
High School diploma or equivalent
6+ years directly related experience
Candidates must have the ability to...
Work from home
Have high speed internet to use our secure VPN environment
Have a dedicated space to work from home without background noise
Be available to work during full- time during business hours & attend full-time training
Work overtime as needed by the business unit
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First American invests in its employees' development and well-being, empowers them to provide superior customer service and encourages them to serve the communities where they live and work. First American is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer.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.