Commercial Title Officer

Remote Commercial Title Officer

Join First American's Direct division, a team that puts its people first. We provide comprehensive title insurance protection and professional settlement services for real estate purchases, refinances, and equity loans. Since 1889, First American 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.

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Title Officer to join our team. In this role, you will serve as a trusted advisor to customers, attorneys, lenders, and other stakeholders, identifying and resolving title issues that may impact insurability prior to closing. You will review title commitments, coordinate with internal and external parties, and obtain the documentation necessary to clear title defects while ensuring compliance with company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review title commitments and identify issues affecting title insurability prior to closing.
• Partner with customers, attorneys, lenders, and other stakeholders to resolve title-related issues and facilitate successful closings.
• Communicate with clients and third parties to obtain documentation required to clear title defects, exceptions, and discrepancies.
• Analyze and resolve missing, incomplete, inaccurate, or conflicting information contained in title commitments and related documents.
• Provide guidance and recommendations regarding title matters, underwriting requirements, and risk mitigation.
• Ensure all title work complies with internal policies, underwriting guidelines, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation throughout the title review and curative process.
• Manage multiple transactions simultaneously while meeting service-level expectations and closing deadlines.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support smooth and efficient transaction processing.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Perform title searches and examinations.
• Review public records and legal documents.
• Prepare title commitments and related title products.
• Conduct additional title research and curative activities as needed.

Qualifications:

• Experience in commercial title, title examination, title curative, or a related title insurance role.
• Strong knowledge of title insurance principles, title commitments, and commercial real estate transactions.
• Ability to analyze complex title issues and develop effective resolutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and deadlines.
• Proficiency with title production systems and standard business software applications.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Must be available to work during Pacific Time Zone business hours.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience handling complex commercial and industrial real estate transactions.
• Title insurance, escrow, underwriting, or examination experience.
• Knowledge of state-specific title regulations and underwriting practices.

What You'll Bring:

• Customer-focused approach with a consultative mindset.
• Strong relationship-building skills with attorneys, lenders, and commercial clients.
• Ability to navigate complex title matters while delivering exceptional service and timely resolutions.

Join our team and help drive successful commercial real estate transactions while enjoying the flexibility of a fully remote role aligned to Pacific Time Zone operation.

Pay Range: $30.91 - $41.20 Hourly, Remote

First 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.