JOB DESCRIPTION

Company Summary

First American Title Insurance Company, the largest subsidiary of First American Financial Corporation (NYSE: FAF), traces its history to 1889. One of the largest title insurers in the nation, the company offers title services through its direct operations and an extensive network of agents throughout the United States and abroad. First American Title provides comprehensive title insurance coverage and professional services for purchases, construction, refinances, or equity loans. The company’s thorough searches, title clearance, and insurance help to produce clear property titles and enable the efficient transfer of real estate. First American was named one of FORTUNE’s 100 Best Companies to Work For® in 2016 and 2017. For more information, visit www.firstam.com

Job Summary

Search public records and examine titles to determine legal condition of primarily residential property title. Copy or summarize recorded documents which affect the condition of title to the property. Works on assignments that are varied and complex requiring breadth and depth of experience. Acts as a resource to less experienced team members. Has increased knowledge of state requirements.

Essential Functions

  • Examines chain of title primarily for residential properties but may expand into commercial and/or industrial
  • Performs title examination of complex title orders requiring a high level of title expertise
  • 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
  • Writes title products based on the interpretation and application of procedural guidelines
  • Provides underwriting interpretation within established guidelines
  • May have customer contact

Knowledge and Skills/Technology Used 

  • Strong detail / quality orientation
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Strong problem solving skills
  • Customer service orientation
  • Strong MS skill set
  • Knowledge of legal terms used in title documents
  • Able to read and decipher legal descriptions relating to title orders

Typical Education 

  • High School Diploma or equivalent

Typical Range of Experience 

  • 5+ years directly related experience

License or Certification 

  • Multiple state licenses (as required by state) in order to do business in a broad geographic area

First American invests in its employee’s development and well-being, empowers them to provide superior customer service and encourages them to serve the communities where they live and work. First American is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer. For more information about our Company and our dedication to putting People First, check out firstam.com/careers.

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