NC/SC Commercial Title Examiner(Remote)

Who We Are
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 ten 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

What We Do
Prepare title commitments from provided title opinions. Search public records and examine information of primarily commercial or industrial property, that will support the title opinion. Copy or summarize recorded documents which affect the condition of title to the property. Works with the title opinion attorney and customer on issues that are reported on the title opinion relying on their experience. Projects undertaken can range from simple parcels requiring a few hours of production time to commercial properties that may take days or even weeks to complete.

HOW YOU'LL CONTRIBUTE

• Performs title examination and examines the chain of title for a wide range of title orders, primarily commercial/residential within North and South Carolina
• Abstracts and analyzes records, such as leases, subleases, liens, judgments, easements, vital statistics, and plot and map books. Determines ownership and legal restrictions to verify legal description of property and completeness of records that may cross county lines.
• Prepares initial title commitment documentation based on the application of procedural guidelines and provided attorney title opinion.
• Knowledge of legal description plotting
• Resolves most issues such as missing information, incomplete, inaccurate or contradictory information contained in the title documentation
• Prepares initial title commitment documentation based on the application of procedural guidelines
• Prepares and reviews reports for accuracy
• May provide underwriting interpretation within established guidelines
• Other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

Required Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years directly related experience
• NC and SC examining experience preferred
• State license(s) if required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

• Detail / quality orientation
• Analytical review skills
• Research skills
• Strong problem solving skills
• Communication skills, both verbal and written
• Customer service orientation
• Standard MS skill set
• Proficient with company operating systems
• Knowledge of legal terms helpful

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Pay Range: $26.88 - $35.82 Hourly, Remote


This hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting. Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location.


What We Offer
By choice, we don't simply accept individuality - we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it! Our People First Culture celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion not simply because it's the right thing to do, but also because it's the key to our success. We are proud to foster an authentic and inclusive workplace For All. You are free and encouraged to bring your entire, unique self to work. First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term.

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.