Title Officer

Who We AreJoin 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. 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.What We DoIdentify 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 commitment, in accordance with internal and external policies and regulations. The Title Officer may specialize in commercial, industrial or residential titles or be proficient in all three. In some locations/regions, the Title Officer is a full-service role and may perform search, title examination and other duties as part of the review and clearing of title. This role may be part of a centralized title group, work independently or be in an escrow branch office.Essential FunctionsPerforms title examination to examine the chain of title for a wide range of title orders, both residential and commercialAnalyzes 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. Examine trusts, wills, and affidavits of heirship.Uses technical bulletins and other resources to evaluate and resolve problemsReview and approve 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 OrganizationSelects appropriate write-ups for commitments and policies for both standard and extended coverageMay participate in business development activities to maintain existing clients and acquire new clients and may attend customer visits with sales personnelMay price commitments, endorsements, policies and guarantees using predetermined schedule of fees and chargesIn some regions/locations, consult with attorneys to review search packages and on matters that require escalationMay provide underwriting interpretation within established guidelines May request hold harmless letters from other title insurance companies; issue hold harmless letters as necessaryKnowledge and Skills/Technology UsedFamiliar with all aspects of title workFlexible 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 skillsStrong customer service orientationAnalytical and problem-solving skillsStrong detail orientationAble to meet deadlines under pressureTypical EducationHigh School diploma or equivalentTypical Range of Experience3-5 years title/ related real estate experience with at least 2 years examining titlePay Range: $30.91 - $41.20 Hourly, RemoteThis hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting. Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location.** Note that the following statements only apply to candidates who will be working from an unincorporated area within Los Angeles County. **First American will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws (e.g., the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act).First American intends to conduct a review of an applicant’s criminal history in connection with a conditional offer. First American reasonably believes that a criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following material job duties for this position potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment: handling o