Title Closer - Commercial Real Estate

As a member of First American's family of companies, National Commercial Services provides single-point service for simple to multi-property/multi-state national commercial real estate transactions. 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 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. Enable you to dive into your love of history and research to help us provide important data to our teams and customers in the commercial real estate space.

First American is looking to add a Commercial Title Assistant to our growing team in Chicago. FA sets the standard for excellence in the commercial real estate space. In this role, you will work in a dynamic, fast-paced setting supporting our Commercial Title team in a wide range of duties including creating and maintaining title files and documenting and recording all research. This position administratively supports timely escrow closings and title recordings for transactions ranging from single site to high-liability multi-site commercial real estate transactions. You will play a key role in coordinating the resolution and completion of the commercial title process.

Support the closing process of commercial real estate transactions by assisting with preparing invoices, routing title comments and underwriting requests, ordering title and tax updates, assembling and calculating pricing information, recording fees and transfer tax information

Search, examine, and interpret commercial real estate documents

Audit calculations and legal documents for accuracy

Conduct title research to compile pro formas, policies and endorsements

Organize title files and prepare policies, endorsements and supplemental documents

Passion for helping customers while maintaining a professional and positive attitude

• Excellent verbal and written communication with both our internal team and external customers
• Thrives in contributing to a team where we come together to deliver beyond customer expectations
• Knowledge of MS Office suite and ability to quickly adapt to new software applications and technologies
• Paralegal or real estate title insurance experience preferred
• 2+ years of commercial title related experience preferred

Pay Range: $19.82-$26.43 Hourly

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. 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.