Title Officer - New York

First American•New York, NY

1d•$34 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

Join a team that puts its People First! 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. 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. The Title Officer will specialize in insuring cooperative properties within New York State as part of a centralized department.

Requirements

3-5 years title / related real estate experience
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
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong detail orientation
Able to meet deadlines under pressure
High School diploma or equivalent

Responsibilities

Identify issues and work with customers, attorneys, and lenders in an advisory capacity to resolve issues impacting title insurability prior to closing.
Communicate with clients and third parties to obtain documentation to clear title related issues such as missing information, incomplete, inaccurate, or contradictory information contained in the title search, in accordance with internal and external policies and regulations.
Analyzes land and court records such as liens and probate cases as well as proprietary information including stock books and previous title work to determine ownership and legal restrictions and to verify insurability of a transaction.
Analyzes the effect of the Uniform Commercial Code, probate, foreclosures, and bankruptcy proceedings on title insurance for cooperative interests. Examine trusts and wills.
Uses technical bulletins and other resources to evaluate and develop creative solutions to resolve problems.
Review and approve a variety of documentation including collateral documents, UCC filings, operating agreements, trusts, wills, affidavits of heirships, corporate resolutions, partnership agreements, and state-filed Articles of Incorporation and Articles of Organization.
May participate in business development activities to maintain existing clients and acquire new clients and assist sales personnel in marketing unique products and services.
May price searches, endorsements, and policies using predetermined schedule of fees and charges.
Consult with attorneys to review search packages and on matters that require escalation.
May provide underwriting interpretation within established guidelines and discuss relevant concepts with clients to determine insurability.