Commercial Title Officer

First American•Santa Ana, CA

2d•Remote

About The Position

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 eleven 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. Remote Commercial Title Officer | Remote (U.S.) Must be available to work Pacific Time Zone business hours. We are seeking an experienced Commercial Title Officer to join our team. In this role, you will serve as a trusted advisor to customers, attorneys, lenders, and other stakeholders, identifying and resolving title issues that may impact insurability prior to closing. You will review title commitments, coordinate with internal and external parties, and obtain the documentation necessary to clear title defects while ensuring compliance with company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate has strong commercial title knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage complex transactions in a fast-paced, remote environment.

Requirements

Experience in commercial title, title examination, title curative, or a related title insurance role.
Strong knowledge of title insurance principles, title commitments, and commercial real estate transactions.
Ability to analyze complex title issues and develop effective resolutions.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and deadlines.
Proficiency with title production systems and standard business software applications.
Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
Ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
Must be available to work during Pacific Time Zone business hours.

Nice To Haves

Experience handling complex commercial and industrial real estate transactions.
Title insurance, escrow, underwriting, or examination experience.
Knowledge of state-specific title regulations and underwriting practices.

Responsibilities

Review title commitments and identify issues affecting title insurability prior to closing.
Partner with customers, attorneys, lenders, and other stakeholders to resolve title-related issues and facilitate successful closings.
Communicate with clients and third parties to obtain documentation required to clear title defects, exceptions, and discrepancies.
Analyze and resolve missing, incomplete, inaccurate, or conflicting information contained in title commitments and related documents.
Provide guidance and recommendations regarding title matters, underwriting requirements, and risk mitigation.
Ensure all title work complies with internal policies, underwriting guidelines, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Maintain accurate records and documentation throughout the title review and curative process.
Manage multiple transactions simultaneously while meeting service-level expectations and closing deadlines.
Collaborate with internal teams to support smooth and efficient transaction processing.
Perform title searches and examinations.
Review public records and legal documents.
Prepare title commitments and related title products.
Conduct additional title research and curative activities as needed.