Title Officer (In Office)

Title OfficerLeverage your love of history and research to help provide solid information to our teams and customers in the commercial real estate space. First American is looking to add a Title Officer to our growing team. In this role you will work in a dynamic, fast-paced setting supporting the team in a variety of ways including performing title searches for commercial transactions ranging from single site to high-liability multi-site, analyzing records and data, contributing key information that is critical to the transaction process. You will play a pivotal role in coordinating the resolution and completion of the commercial title process. Come be part of the most successful company in the industry, leveraging the best technology and strongest escrow and underwriter partners, where we are transforming the commercial real estate experience one deed at a time.What You'll DoPerform or review complete title searches for commercial transactions depending on the locality and corporate standards.Analyze records, such as liens, judgments, easements, vital statistics, and property survey to determine ownership and legal restrictions and to verify legal description of property and completeness of recordsProperly price commitments, endorsements, policies and guarantees using appropriate schedule of fees and chargesReview and approve a variety of documentation including deeds, operating agreements, and corporate resolutionsSelect appropriate write-ups for commitments and policies for both standard and extended coverageIn some regions/locations, consult with attorneys to review search packages and on matters that require escalationWhat You'll BringNational Commercial experience requiredPassion for helping customers while maintaining a professional and positive attitudeProven problem-solving skills with eagerness to learn and shareUnderstands how to navigate internal and external resources to gather information and resolve questionsExcellent verbal and written communication with internal and external customers; uses various types of communication to meet customer expectations and build relationshipsNatural curiosity, enjoys researching the history and background of transactions, analyzing, and evaluating recordsThrives in contributing to a team working together to deliver beyond customer expectations Comfortable guiding others as they grow in the fieldKnowledge of MS Office suite and ability to quickly adapt to new software applications and technologiesFlexible with the ability to multi-task and handle all aspects of title supportHigh school diploma or equivalent3-5 years of commercial title related experienceTypical EducationHigh School diploma or equivalentTypical Range of Experience3-5 years title/ related real estate experience with at least 2 years examining titlePay Range: $30.90 - $41.19 HourlyFirst American will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.First American intends to conduct a review of an applicant's criminal history in connection with a conditional offer.First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term.