Texas Commercial Title Examiner

First American•Usa, TX

1d•Remote

About The Position

First American's Agency Division is seeking an experienced Texas commercial title examiner who enjoys digging into complex files, solving title issues, and taking ownership of an examination from start to finish. This is a specialized, white-glove commercial environment supporting a select group of agents and handling sophisticated transactions that require more than simply reviewing title. You’ll work through complex commercial files, acreage and legal descriptions, surveys, commitments, and title issues while partnering closely with agents, underwriting, and your team.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Minimum of 2 years of directly related title examination experience; demonstrated commercial title experience is required
Proven experience examining Texas commercial title files; this is a remote role and candidates may reside outside Texas if they have strong Texas-specific commercial title experience
Demonstrated ability to independently manage and take ownership of complex commercial files from start to finish
Strong knowledge of commercial commitments, including the purpose and content of Schedules A, B, and C, and the ability to distinguish examination, curative, and commitment-related responsibilities
Strong commercial survey review skills and the ability to identify and prioritize material title issues
Experience with acreage, including reading, interpreting, and mapping legal descriptions and evaluating ownership and boundary-related title matters
Strong detail and quality orientation, analytical ability, and problem-solving skills
Customer service orientation and a collaborative, team-first approach when working with agents, underwriting, and peers
Strong Microsoft Office skills and knowledge of legal terms used in title documents
Able to read and decipher complex legal descriptions relating to commercial title orders

Responsibilities

Examines chain of title for complex commercial and industrial properties, with ownership of assigned files from opening through completion
Performs title examination on complex and high-touch commercial orders requiring strong independent judgment, accuracy, and a high level of title expertise
Abstracts and analyzes leases, subleases, acreage, liens, judgments, easements, vital statistics, plot and map books, surveys, and other recorded documents; determines ownership and legal restrictions and verifies legal descriptions and record completeness, including acreage and multi-site properties
Prepares title products and commitments based on interpretation and application of procedural guidelines, with working knowledge of commitment Schedules A, B, and C and their purpose in the examination and curative process
Partners closely with agents and underwriting to identify, communicate, and resolve complex title and curative matters within established guidelines
Provides a white-glove service experience on assigned files through responsive communication, careful file management, and strong collaboration across the team
Reviews surveys and related title documentation, identifies material issues, and applies sound commercial title judgment to determine what is most important to resolve or address
Reads, interprets, and maps complex legal descriptions, including acreage, and evaluates how legal descriptions affect ownership, boundaries, and title examination
Acts as a collaborative resource to team members and contributes to a team environment where communication, partnership, and shared ownership are essential
Other duties as assigned