Multi-state Commercial Title Examiner (Remote)

$49,504 - $82,576/Yr

First American Financial - Grove City, OH

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Grove City, OH

Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

About the position

The Title Examiner position at First American involves searching public records and examining titles to determine the legal condition of primarily commercial or industrial property titles. The role requires independent work and the application of experience to assess the status and establish the chain of title for various properties, ranging from simple parcels to complex commercial properties.

Responsibilities

• Performs title examination and examines the chain of title for a wide range of title orders, primarily commercial/residential.
• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years directly related experience in commercial examination of multiple states
• Experience with timber and energy preferred
• 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

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401k
• PTO/paid sick leave
• Employee stock purchase plan