Senior Title Officer Flex Part Time

First American•El Dorado Hills, CA

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, fostering an environment where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered. The company has been named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for eleven consecutive years and has received awards as a best place to work for women, diversity, and LGBTQ+ employees. This job code is specifically for incumbents in California. The Senior Title Officer identifies and resolves issues impacting title insurability prior to closing, working with customers, attorneys, and lenders in an advisory capacity. They communicate with clients and third parties to obtain documentation to clear title-related issues, ensuring compliance with internal and external policies and regulations. This role may specialize in commercial, industrial, or residential titles, or be proficient in all three. In some locations, the Title Officer may also perform search, title examination, and other duties as part of the title review and clearing process. The position may be part of a centralized title group, work independently, or be located in an escrow branch office.

Requirements

Demonstrates high level of expertise in resolving a wide range complex issues in creative ways on a regular basis
Works independently setting own priorities and objectives
Familiar with all aspects of title work
Flexible with the ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment to handle all aspects of title support
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong customer service orientation
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong detail orientation
Able to meet deadlines under pressure
High School diploma or equivalent
5-7 years directly related experience
Demonstration of skill mastery

Responsibilities

Examines all classes of title searches including difficult title orders such as insurance of commercial leaseholds, trust indentures, contracts, operating agreements and other highly involved property interests
Act in an advisory capacity; decisions regularly involve resolving unique and complex situations
Reconciles title problems and accepts responsibility for loss claim investigation
May be team leader for a unit consisting of examiners, searchers or other title staff; may provide input to staff selection, performance feedback
Analyzes records, such as mortgages, liens, judgments, easements, vital statistics, plat and map books, and property surveys to determine ownership and legal restrictions and to verify legal description of property and completeness of records
Analyzes the effect of probate, foreclosures, building court cases, and bankruptcy proceedings on title insurance
Review and approve a variety of documentation including deeds, operating agreements, trusts, wills, affidavits of heirships, corporate resolutions, partnership agreements, and state filed Articles of Incorporation and Articles of Organization
Selects appropriate write-ups for commitments and policies for both standard and extended coverage
Forms and maintains business partnerships with clientele
May participate in business development activities to maintain existing clients and acquire new clients and attend customer visits with sales personnel and/or provide formal training/classes
Uses technical bulletins and other resources to evaluate and resolve problems
May price commitments, endorsements, policies and guarantees using predetermined schedule of fees and charges
In some regions/locations, consult with attorneys to review search packages and on matters that require escalation
May provide underwriting interpretation within established guidelines