Senior Title Examiner and Project Coordinator (Remote)
About The Position
Join a team that puts its People First! 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. Are you someone looking for an opportunity that will allow you to use your past Title Exam and Title Search experience on the West Coast while working for a world-renowned title company? If so, First American Vacation Ownership has a unique remote opportunity available. Works on assignments that are varied and complex requiring breadth and depth of experience. Actively mentors less experienced team members and acts as a resource to provide input and knowledge. Has increased knowledge of state requirements.
Requirements
- 4+ years of experience with both title exam and title searching
- Knowledge of legal terms used in title documents
- Able to read and decipher legal descriptions relating to title orders
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Research skills
- Complex problem-solving skills
- Ability to work well under pressure and remain flexible to changing demands
- Solid administrative skills
- Strong knowledge of industry and company operating systems, tools and applications
- High school diploma or equivalent
Nice To Haves
- Title Agent license preferred but not required
- Commercial experience a plus
Responsibilities
- Examines chain of title primarily for residential properties but may expand into commercial and/or industrial
- Performs title examination of complex title orders requiring a high level of title expertise
- Abstracts and analyzes records, such as mortgages, liens, judgments, easements, vital statistics, and plat and map books, to determine ownership and legal restrictions and to verify legal description of property and completeness of records
- Writes title products based on the interpretation and application of procedural guidelines
- Provides underwriting interpretation within established guidelines
- Provides guidance and mentoring to less experienced team members
- Answers routine day to day questions received from the team
- Responsible for supervising special projects assigned by the department manager. Tasks may include delegating responsibilities to other team members
- Immediately escalating issues/concerns to department manager
- May have customer contact
- Consistently acts within accordance of the Vacation Ownership's Services Golden Rules and exhibits core First American values
- Will not be responsible for any direct reports
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
