Title Examiner

First American•Yreka, CA

1d•Onsite

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 for diversity and inclusion. The Title Examiner role involves searching public records and examining titles to determine the legal condition of property title, primarily for residential properties. This includes copying or summarizing recorded documents that affect the condition of title. These roles may be found in production center or branch office environments, with workflow determined by geographic practices. The Title Examiner works independently, using experience to examine real property titles of varying complexity to determine status and establish the chain of title. In some cases, the role gathers information and creates a commitment of title before passing it to a Title Officer.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Typically requires 2+ years directly related experience
State license(s) if required
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

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of legal terms helpful

Responsibilities

Performs title examination and examines the chain of title for a wide range of title orders, primarily residential
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
Resolves most issues such as missing information, incomplete, inaccurate or contradictory information contained in the title documentation
Prepares initial title commitment documentation based on the application of procedural guidelines
Prepares and reviews reports for accuracy
May provide underwriting interpretation within established guidelines
Other duties as assigned