What You’ll Do
- Manage a variety of projects that range in complexity from single to multi-property commercial transactions where every detail matters.
- Search, examine and connect data across counties and jurisdictions. Verify legal property descriptions, including reading, interpreting, and plotting.
- Review and analyze public records such as leases, subleases, deeds, liens, and easements to determine ownership and any title-related restrictions.
- Summarize findings and prepare title commitments and reports with precision and clarity.
- Identify and resolve discrepancies or missing information through careful research and documentation.
- Collaborate with underwriters and internal partners to ensure accuracy and efficiency in the title process.
What You’ll Bring
- At least 3 years of directly related experience in title searching, examining, and writing commitments in the state of New York.
- 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: $26.88 - $35.82 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 celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion not simply because it’s the right thing to do, but also 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 3 years of directly related experience in title searching, examining, and writing commitments
- Understand relevant legal and real estate terminology
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat/Pro, and property data platforms
- High school diploma or equivalent
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).
