Title Examiner – Remote Opportunity
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 believed in its people, fostering an environment where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered to innovate and reach their full potential. Our inclusive, people-first culture has earned numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list for ten consecutive years. We have also received awards as a best place to work for women, diversity, and LGBTQ+ employees, and have been featured on more than 50 regional best places to work lists. For more information, visit www.careers.firstam.com. What We Do We are seeking a Title Examiner with Virginia State experience! The ideal candidate will search public records and examine titles to determine the legal condition of property titles, primarily for residential properties. Responsibilities include copying or summarizing recorded documents affecting the title condition. Work may be performed in production centers or branch offices, with workflow typically determined by geographic practices. The role involves gathering information and creating a title commitment before passing it to a Title Officer. Works independently, using experience to examine titles of varying complexity to determine status and establish the chain of title.
What You'll Do
- Perform title examinations and review the chain of title for various title orders, mainly residential
- Abstract and analyze records such as mortgages, liens, judgments, easements, vital statistics, and plat and map books to determine ownership, legal restrictions, and verify legal descriptions
- Resolve issues like missing, incomplete, inaccurate, or contradictory information in title documents
- Prepare initial title commitment documentation following procedural guidelines
- Review reports for accuracy
- Provide underwriting interpretation within established guidelines
- Perform other duties as assigned What You'll Bring
- High School diploma or equivalent
- 2+ years of Virginia state title exam experience
- Attention to detail and quality
- Analytical review skills
- Research and investigative skills
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Customer service orientation
- Proficiency with MS Office and company operating systems
- Knowledge of legal terms (helpful) Salary Range $22.80 - $30.38 Hourly This range is an estimate of the base pay at posting time. Pay depends on factors such as knowledge, skills, experience, business needs, and location.
What We Offer
We embrace individuality and support diversity, equity, and inclusion, which are key to our success. Our People First Culture encourages you to bring your full, authentic self to work. First American is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO, sick leave, and other benefits like an employee stock purchase plan. #J-18808-Ljbffr Experience 3 years required Apply tot his job Apply To this Job Apply tot his job Apply To this Job Apply tot his job Apply To this Job Apply tot his job Apply To this Job