Title Officer (In Office)

Title Officer

Leverage 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 Do

• Perform 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 records
• Properly price commitments, endorsements, policies and guarantees using appropriate schedule of fees and charges
• Review and approve a variety of documentation including deeds, operating agreements, and corporate resolutions
• Select appropriate write-ups for commitments and policies for both standard and extended coverage
• In some regions/locations, consult with attorneys to review search packages and on matters that require escalation

What You'll Bring

• National commercial experience required
• Passion for helping customers while maintaining a professional and positive attitude
• Proven problem-solving skills with eagerness to learn and share
• Understands how to navigate internal and external resources to gather information and resolve questions
• Excellent verbal and written communication with internal and external customers; uses various types of communication to meet customer expectations and build relationships
• Natural curiosity, enjoys researching the history and background of transactions, analyzing, and evaluating records
• Thrives in contributing to a team working together to deliver beyond customer expectations Comfortable guiding others as they grow in the field
• Knowledge of MS Office suite and ability to quickly adapt to new software applications and technologies
• Flexible with the ability to multi-task and handle all aspects of title support
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3-5 years of commercial title related experience

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: $30.90 - $41.19 Hourly

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 offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.