PA Senior Title Officer (remote)

First American•Princeton, NJ

7d•$73,900 - $98,500•Remote

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. The company has a strong focus on its people, fostering an inclusive and empowering environment. This role involves identifying and resolving issues impacting title insurability prior to closing, communicating with clients and third parties to obtain necessary documentation, and potentially specializing in commercial, industrial, or residential titles. In some locations, the role may also include search, title examination, and other duties related to title review and clearing.

Requirements

5-7 years title related real estate experience
At least 2 years examining title
PA title examination experience required
Knowledge of MS Office suite
Ability to quickly adapt to new software applications and technologies
High School diploma or equivalent

Nice To Haves

NJ examination experience preferred
Flexible with the ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment to handle all aspects of title support
Passion for helping customers while maintaining a professional and positive attitude
Excellent verbal and written communication with both our internal team and external customers; adapting styles as needed
Problem solver with strong organizational skills, is detail oriented, and has a natural curiosity with an eagerness to learn and share
Thrives in contributing to a team working together to deliver beyond customer expectations
Comfortable guiding and supporting future talent learning the business

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.
Acts in an advisory capacity, making decisions that regularly involve resolving unique and complex situations.
Reconciles title problems and accepts responsibility for loss claim investigation.
May act as a team leader for a unit consisting of examiners, searchers or other title staff, potentially providing input to staff selection and 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.
Reviews and approves 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 a predetermined schedule of fees and charges.
In some regions/locations, consults with attorneys to review search packages and on matters that require escalation.
May provide underwriting interpretation within established guidelines.