Title Examiner (Remote)

First American•Northfield, NJ

2d•Remote

About The Position

Join a team that puts its People First! As a member of First American’s family of companies, Data & Analytics is a national provider of property-centric information, analytics, risk management and valuation solutions. First American maintains and curates the industry’s largest property and ownership dataset with over 7 billion document images. Our major platforms and products include: DataTree®, FraudGuard®, RegsData™, TaxSource™ and ACI®. The First American Data & Analytics division boasts more than 20 patents and remains at the forefront of innovation - leveraging technology and data to deliver best-in-class decisioning solutions. Fueled by our industry-leading data and using our technology and proprietary process, our solutions provide lenders, real estate and title companies with actionable insights - enabling them to make better, increasingly automated, decisions. With offices in all major metropolitan areas, including California and New York, DNA teams work collaboratively from across the country. 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.

Requirements

Detail / quality orientation
Analytical review skills
Research and investigative skills
Strong problem-solving skills
Communication skills, both verbal and written
Customer service orientation
Standard MS skill set
Proficient with company operating systems
Knowledge of legal terms helpful
High School diploma or equivalent
Typically requires 2+ years directly related experience
New Jersey experience required
New York experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Examine titles to determine legal condition of property title, primarily for residential properties.
Copy or summarize recorded documents, which affect the condition of title to the property.
Gather information and create a commitment of title before passing along to a Title Officer.
Examine title to real property, ranging in complexity, to determine status and establish chain of title.
Perform title examination and examine the chain of title for a wide range of title orders, primarily residential.
Abstract and analyze 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.
Resolve most issues such as missing information, incomplete, inaccurate or contradictory information contained in the title documentation.
Prepare initial title commitment documentation based on the application of procedural guidelines.
Prepare and review reports for accuracy.
Provide underwriting interpretation within established guidelines.