Title Officer

Title Officer

Identify issues and work with customers, attorneys and lenders in an advisory capacity to resolve issues impacting title insurability prior to closing. Communicate with clients and third parties to obtain documentation to clear title related issues such as missing information, incomplete, inaccurate or contradictory information contained in the title commitment, in accordance with internal and external policies and regulations. The Title Officer may specialize in commercial, industrial or residential titles or be proficient in all three. In some locations/regions, the Title Officer is a full-service role and may perform search, title examination and other duties as part of the review and clearing of title. This role may be part of a centralized title group, work independently or be in an escrow branch office.

Essential Functions

• Performs title examination to examine the chain of title for a wide range of title orders, both residential and commercial
• Analyzes records, such as mortgages, liens, judgments, easements, vital statistics, plat and map books, and property surveys to determine ownership and legal restrictions and to verify legal description of property and completeness of records
• Analyzes the effect of probate, foreclosures, building court cases, and bankruptcy proceedings on title insurance. Examine trusts, wills, and affidavits of heirship.
• Uses technical bulletins and other resources to evaluate and resolve problems
• Review and approve a variety of documentation including deeds, operating agreements, trusts, wills, affidavits of heirships, corporate resolutions, partnership agreements, and state filed Articles of Incorporation and Articles of Organization
• Selects appropriate write-ups for commitments and policies for both standard and extended coverage
• May participate in business development activities to maintain existing clients and acquire new clients and may attend customer visits with sales personnel
• May price commitments, endorsements, policies and guarantees using predetermined schedule of fees and charges
• In some regions/locations, consult with attorneys to review search packages and on matters that require escalation
• May provide underwriting interpretation within established guidelines
• May request hold harmless letters from other title insurance companies; issue hold harmless letters as necessary

Knowledge and Skills/Technology Used

• Familiar with all aspects of title work
• Flexible with the ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment to handle all aspects of title support
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong customer service orientation
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong detail orientation
• Able to meet deadlines under pressure

Typical Education

• High School diploma or equivalent

Typical Range of Experience

• 3-5 years title/ related real estate experience with at least 2 years examining title

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 (e.g., the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act).

First American intends to conduct a review of an applicant's criminal history in connection with a conditional offer.