Lead Commercial Title Examiner (Remote)

First American•Charlotte, SC

1d•$36 - $47•Remote

About The Position

As a Lead Commercial Title Examiner at First American, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring that large-scale real estate transactions, from office buildings to multi-property portfolios, close smoothly and securely. You’ll analyze public records, verify ownership, and identify potential title issues while collaborating with underwriters and clients. As a lead on the team, you'll measure and direct the work of other examiners, handle escalations, and provide training. We’ll give you the tools, training, and support to thrive.

Requirements

At least 5 years of directly related commercial title insurance experience in title searching, examining, and writing commitments.
Understand relevant legal and real estate terminology.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat/Pro, internet, property data platforms and the ability to learn company systems.
Excel at analyzing complex information and solving problems independently.
Highly organized and thrive in a fast-paced, detail-driven, and paperless environment.
Clear and professional communication with a customer service mindset.
A high school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Lead responsibilities include coordinating the work and activities of others: resolving escalated issues, measuring and monitoring capacity, and coordinating workflow, assigning tasks and orders, and providing training.
May provide input to hiring decisions and performance management process.
Performs title examination of complex title orders requiring a high level of title expertise, primarily for commercial properties
Abstracts and analyzes records, such as leases, subleases, acreage, liens, judgments, easements, vital statistics, and plot and map books. Determines ownership and legal restrictions and to verify legal description of property and completeness of records for examinations, including multi-site properties.
Writes title products based on the application of procedural guidelines, requiring interpretation
Provides underwriting interpretation within established guidelines
Typically has customer contact
May have expertise in commercial/industrial transactions
Other duties as assigned