Job Details

Title Examiner

Search public records and examine titles to determine legal condition of property title, primarily for residential properties. Copy or summarize recorded documents, which affect the condition of title to the property. These roles may be found in production center or branch office environments. Actual work flow is typically determined by geographic practices. In some cases, the Title Examiner role gathers information and creates a commitment of title before passing along to a Title Officer. Works on assignments that are varied and complex requiring breadth and depth of experience. Senior level status is achieved after experiencing a variety of situations and mastering skills. Actively mentors less experienced team members and acts as a resource to provide input and knowledge. Has increased knowledge of state requirements.

HOW YOU'LL CONTRIBUTE

• Examines chain of title primarily for residential properties but may expand into commercial and/or industrial
• Performs title examination of complex title orders requiring a high level of title expertise
• Abstracts and analyzes records, such as mortgages, liens, judgments, easements, vital statistics, and plat and map books, to determine ownership and legal restrictions and to verify legal description of property and completeness of records
• Writes title products based on the interpretation and application of procedural guidelines
• Provides underwriting interpretation within established guidelines
• Provides guidance and mentoring to less experienced team members
• May have customer contact
• Other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

Required Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Typically requires 5+ years directly related experience and a demonstrated mastery of resources, skills and knowledge
• Multiple state licenses (as required by state) in order to do business in a broad geographic area

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

• Strong detail / quality orientation
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Customer service orientation
• Strong MS skill set
• Knowledge of legal terms used in title documents
• Able to read and decipher legal descriptions relating to title orders
• Strong knowledge of industry and company operating systems, tools and applications

Pay Range: $29.56-$35.79

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.