Title Officer (in office)

About the Role First American’s Direct division provides comprehensive title insurance protection and settlement services for real estate purchases, refinances, and equity loans. We are looking to add a Title Officer to our growing team. In this role you will work in a dynamic, fast‑paced setting supporting our Title team in a variety of ways, including performing title examinations, analyzing data points, verifying key information, and collaborating with customers, attorneys, and lenders. The position plays a key role in making the dream of home ownership a reality. What You’ll Do Collaborate with customers, attorneys, and lenders to resolve issues impacting title insurability prior to closing. Perform title examinations to examine the chain of title for a wide range of title orders, both residential and commercial. Analyze records such as mortgages, liens, judgments, easements, vital statistics, plat and map books, and property surveys to determine ownership and legal restrictions. Create and revise title commitments as necessary. Verify that title insurance rates and coverage on the title commitment are given in accordance with instructions from the insured parties and company guidelines. Review and approve documentation including deeds, operating agreements, trusts, wills, affidavits of heirship, corporate resolutions, partnership agreements, and articles of incorporation or organization. What You’ll Bring 3‑5 years of title‑related real estate experience, with at least 2 years examining title. Ability to multi‑task and work in a fast‑paced environment to handle all aspects of title support. Passion for helping customers while maintaining a professional and positive attitude. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with both internal teams and external customers, adapting styles as needed. Problem‑solving, strong organizational skills, and a detail‑oriented mindset. Natural curiosity with an eagerness to learn and share. Thrive in contributing to a team working together to deliver beyond customer expectations. Comfortable guiding and supporting future talent learning the business. Knowledge of MS Office and ability to quickly adapt to new software applications and technologies. High school diploma or equivalent. Pay Range $24.42 – $32.56 hourly Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance. 401(k) with company matching. Paid time off and sick leave. Employee stock purchase plan. Workplace culture that fosters belonging and inclusion for all employees. First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term. #J-18808-Ljbffr