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Title Examiner (Remote)

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Legal
    Real Estate & Property
  • Germany, +15
    Remote
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You need a high school diploma, a Missouri license, 2+ years of experience, strong analytical and communication skills, detail orientation, and proficiency in MS and company systems.
  • You will examine title orders, analyze records for ownership verification, resolve documentation issues, prepare commitments, and ensure report accuracy within established guidelines.

Requirements

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Missouri License required (Will assist in obtaining one if needed)
  • Typically requires 2+ years directly related experience
  • 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
  • Knowledge of legal terms helpful

Responsibilities

  • Performs title examination and examines the chain of title for a wide range of title orders, primarily residential within MO, MN, KS, and WI
  • 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

FAQs

What is the primary role of a Title Examiner at First American?

The primary role of a Title Examiner is to search public records and examine titles to determine the legal condition of property titles, primarily for residential properties.

What states will the Title Examiner primarily work with?

The Title Examiner will primarily work with titles in Missouri (MO), Minnesota (MN), Kansas (KS), and Wisconsin (WI).

What educational qualifications are required for this position?

A high school diploma or equivalent is required, along with a Missouri License, which the company will assist in obtaining if needed.

How many years of experience are typically required for this job?

Typically, 2+ years of directly related experience are required for this position.

Will Title Examiners have any supervisory responsibilities?

No, Title Examiners will not have any supervisory responsibilities.

What skills are important for a Title Examiner?

Important skills include attention to detail, analytical review skills, research and investigative skills, strong problem-solving skills, communication skills (both verbal and written), and a customer service orientation.

What is the pay range for the Title Examiner position?

The pay range for the Title Examiner position is between $20.72 and $27.62 per hour.

Does First American provide benefits for employees?

Yes, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave, and other benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.

How does First American promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace?

First American celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion as a core value, fostering an authentic and inclusive workplace for all employees.

What is the work environment like for Title Examiners?

Title Examiners work independently, utilizing their experience to examine titles, and the position is fully remote.

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Industry
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Employees
1889
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Mission & Purpose

First American Financial Corporation is a premier provider of title, settlement and risk solutions for real estate transactions. With its combination of financial strength and stability built over more than 130 years, innovative proprietary technologies, and unmatched data assets, the company is leading the digital transformation of its industry. First American also provides data products to the title industry and other third parties; valuation products and services; mortgage subservicing; home warranty products; banking, trust and wealth management services; and other related products and services. First American serves home buyers and sellers, real estate professionals, loan originators and servicers, commercial property professionals, homebuilders and others involved in residential and commercial property transactions with products and services specific to their needs. With total revenue of $9.2 billion in 2021, the company offers its products and services directly and through its agents throughout the United States and abroad.