Lead Commercial Title Examiner (Remote)

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14 Locations
In-Office or Remote
36-47 Hourly
Senior level
Insurance • Real Estate
The Role
Lead Commercial Title Examiner coordinates and directs examiners, performs complex commercial title examinations, analyzes public records, writes title products, provides underwriting interpretation, handles escalations, and trains staff to ensure accurate title insurance commitments for large-scale transactions.
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Who We AreJoin a team that puts its People First! First American's GO Title division provides global title and escrow production support across all channels within First American Title including the Mortgage Services, Commercial, Direct, and Agency divisions. 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 DoAs a Lead Commercial Title Examiner at First American, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring that large-scale real estate transactions, from office buildings to multi-property portfolios, close smoothly and securely. You’ll analyze public records, verify ownership, and identify potential title issues while collaborating with underwriters and clients. As a lead on the team, you'll measure and direct the work of other examiners, handle escalations, and provide training. We’ll give you the tools, training, and support to thrive.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead responsibilities include coordinating the work and activities of others: resolving escalated issues, measuring and monitoring capacity, and coordinating workflow, assigning tasks and orders, and providing training. May provide input to hiring decisions and performance management process.

  • Performs title examination of complex title orders requiring a high level of title expertise, primarily for commercial properties

  • Abstracts and analyzes records, such as leases, subleases, acreage, liens, judgments, easements, vital statistics, and plot and map books. Determines ownership and legal restrictions and to verify legal description of property and completeness of records for examinations, including multi-site properties.

  • Writes title products based on the application of procedural guidelines, requiring interpretation

  • Provides underwriting interpretation within established guidelines

  • Typically has customer contact

  • May have expertise in commercial/industrial transactions

  • Other duties as assigned

What You’ll Bring

  • At least 5 years of directly related commercial title insurance experience in title searching, examining, and writing commitments.

  • Understand relevant legal and real estate terminology.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat/Pro, internet, property data platforms and the ability to learn company systems.

  • Excel at analyzing complex information and solving problems independently.

  • Highly organized and thrive in a fast-paced, detail-driven, and paperless environment.

  • Clear and professional communication with a customer service mindset.

  • A high school diploma or equivalent.

Join us and be part of a company where accuracy, curiosity, and collaboration drive success — for our customers and our people.

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Pay Range: $35.53 - $47.36 Hourly, Remote
This 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.
What We OfferBy choice, we don’t simply accept individuality – we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it! Our People First culture is inclusive for all employees - not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it's the key to our success. We are proud to foster an authentic and inclusive workplace For All. You are free and encouraged to bring your entire, unique self to work. First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term.Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.

Skills Required

  • At least 5 years of directly related commercial title insurance experience in title searching, examining, and writing commitments
  • Understanding of relevant legal and real estate terminology
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat/Pro
  • Proficiency with property data platforms and internet research and ability to learn company systems
  • Strong analytical skills to analyze complex information and solve problems independently
  • Highly organized and able to work in a fast-paced, detail-driven, paperless environment
  • Clear and professional communication with a customer service mindset
  • High school diploma or equivalent

First American Title Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about First American Title and has not been reviewed or approved by First American Title.

  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage includes medical, dental, vision, telehealth, and healthcare advocacy services, and is often described as a strong point. Low‑cost options in some cases help overall compensation feel more reasonable.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) savings plan with a company match is part of the package. This retirement support is highlighted as helping to offset base‑pay concerns in several roles.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility An employee stock purchase plan is available and viewed favorably. Access to discounted equity contributes to the perceived competitiveness of total rewards.

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The Company
HQ: Santa Ana, CA
13,104 Employees
Year Founded: 1889

What We Do

First American provides financial services through its Title Insurance and Services segment and its Specialty Insurance segment. The First American Family of Companies’ core business lines include title insurance and closing/settlement services; title plant management services; title and other real property records and images; valuation products and services; home warranty products; property and casualty insurance; and banking, trust, and investment advisory services. First American Title Insurance Company provides comprehensive title insurance protection and professional settlement services for homebuyers and sellers, real estate agents and brokers, mortgage lenders, commercial property professionals, homebuilders and developers, title agencies and legal professionals to facilitate real estate purchases, construction, refinances or equity loans. First American's thorough title searches, title clearance and title insurance policies help to produce clear property titles and enable the efficient transfer of real estate. As one of the largest title insurance companies in the nation, First American offers title insurance and settlement services through its direct operations and an extensive network of agents throughout the United States and internationally. First American Title Insurance Company traces its history to 1889 and is the largest subsidiary of First American Financial Corporation (NYSE: FAF).

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