Commercial Title Assistant

First American Financial • Phoenix, AZ

65d • $18 - $24

About The Position

First American is looking to add a Commercial Title Assistant to our growing team in. 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.

Requirements

• Passion for helping customers while maintaining a professional and positive attitude
• Excellent verbal and written communication with both our internal team and external customers
• Problem solver who has strong organizational skills, is detail oriented, with an eagerness to learn
• Natural curiosity, enjoys researching the history and background of transactions
• 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
• High school diploma or equivalent

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years of commercial title related experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Support the closing process of commercial real estate transactions by assisting with administering escrow team with filing documents online at county recorders throughout the United States, preparing invoices, routing title comments and underwriting requests, ordering title and tax updates, assembling and calculating pricing information, recording fees and transfer tax information
• Support the underwriting team by updating and amending commitments for title insurance and finalizing title policies
• Search, examine, and interpret commercial real estate documents of title
• Create title files and prepare endorsements and supplemental documents
• Audit calculations and legal documents for accuracy
• Communicate recording information and prepare legal property documents such as endorsements and supplementals
• Conduct title research to compile chain

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees