Commercial Title Officer, National Team (remote)

First American • New York, NY

91d • $30 - $40

About The Position

Join a team that puts its People First! First American's Direct division provides comprehensive title insurance protection and professional settlement services for real estate purchases, refinances and equity loans. Since 1889, First American (NYSE: FAF) has held an unwavering belief in its people. 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. Our inclusive, people-first culture has earned our company numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for ten consecutive years. 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. First American will always strive to be a great place to work, for all. For more information, please visit www.careers.firstam.com.

Requirements

• Passion for helping customers while maintaining a professional and positive attitude.
• Proven problem-solving skills with eagerness to learn and share.
• Understands how to navigate internal and external resources to gather information and resolve questions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with internal and external customers; uses various types of communication to meet customer expectations and build relationships.
• Natural curiosity, enjoys researching the history and background of transactions, analyzing, and evaluating records.
• Thrives in contributing to a team working together to deliver beyond customer expectations.
• Comfortable guiding others as they grow in the field.
• Knowledge of MS Office suite and ability to quickly adapt to new software applications and technologies.
• Flexible with the ability to multi-task and handle all aspects of title support.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3-5 years of commercial title related experience.

Responsibilities

• Review title commitments for commercial transactions depending on the locality and corporate standards.
• Analyze records, such as liens, judgments, easements, vital statistics, and property survey to determine ownership and legal restrictions and to verify legal description of property and completeness of records.
• Properly price commitments, endorsements, policies and guarantees using appropriate schedule of fees and charges.
• Review and approve a variety of documentation including deeds, operating agreements, and corporate resolutions.
• Draft pro forma policies, affidavits and other title related closing documentation.
• Handle all title related correspondence with clients and other transactional parties to deliver the highest level of customer service possible.
• In some regions/locations, consult with attorneys to review title commitments, address general inquiries, obtain overlimit approval along with other matters that require escalation.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees