Title Examiner

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 ten 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 DoDive into your love of history and research to help us provide important data to our teams and customers in the real estate space. FA sets the standard for excellence in this industry with its state-of-the-art technology and best in class escrow and underwriting teams.  
 
First American is looking to add a Title Examiner to our growing team in Madison, WI. This position plays a key role in coordinating the resolution and completion of the title process.  Primary responsibilities include searching the public records and examining titles to determine the legal condition of property title, primarily for residential properties, and creating solutions for curing title issues. Also, obtaining or summarizing recorded and legal documents, which affect the condition of title to the property. In some cases, the Title Examiner role requires gathering information and creating or revising a commitment of title before passing along to a Title Officer.

The right candidate must be able to work remotely and independently, utilizing experience to examine title to real property, ranging in complexity, to determine status and establish chain of title. In addition, good communication skills are a must so that you can explain and coach our front line teams on how to resolve or break down for clients and customers.

What You’ll Do: 

• Perform title examinations and examine the chain of title for a wide range of title matters/issues (primarily residential) 
• Analyze 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 
• Review title commitments for accuracy and make necessary revisions 
• May provide underwriting interpretation within established guidelines 
• Other duties as assigned 

 
WHAT YOU'LL BRING 

• 4+ years directly related experience 
• Detail / quality orientation 
• High School diploma or equivalent 

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.