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The Role
Supports commercial title underwriting by reviewing title searches, commitments, surveys, legal descriptions, recorded documents, endorsements, and transaction materials. Identifies title issues, follows up on outstanding requirements, escalates matters to underwriters, and assists with final policies and endorsements. Coordinates with underwriters, attorneys, lenders, customers, surveyors, recording offices, and internal teams while managing multiple files, priorities, and deadlines.
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Who We AreJoin a team that puts its People First! As a member of First American's family of companies, National Commercial Services provides single-point service for simple to multi-property/multi-state national commercial real estate transactions. 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 DoBring your knowledge of title insurance and commercial real estate to a collaborative team supporting complex commercial transactions. If you enjoy reviewing title documentation, identifying potential issues, staying ahead of requirements, and partnering with others to move transactions forward, this may be a great opportunity to grow your career with a premier brand in the commercial real estate space.
First American is looking to add a Title Underwriting Assistant/Commercial Title Assistant to our growing team. This position plays an important role in supporting commercial title and underwriting activities, including reviewing title searches, commitments, surveys, recorded documents, legal descriptions, endorsements, and other transaction-related documentation. You will partner closely with underwriters, attorneys, lenders, customers, and internal teams to help identify and resolve title matters and facilitate the timely and accurate completion of commercial real estate transactions.
This position may be based out of our Philadelphia or Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania office, providing the opportunity to work alongside an experienced commercial team while supporting sophisticated commercial real estate transactions.
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.
First American is looking to add a Title Underwriting Assistant/Commercial Title Assistant to our growing team. This position plays an important role in supporting commercial title and underwriting activities, including reviewing title searches, commitments, surveys, recorded documents, legal descriptions, endorsements, and other transaction-related documentation. You will partner closely with underwriters, attorneys, lenders, customers, and internal teams to help identify and resolve title matters and facilitate the timely and accurate completion of commercial real estate transactions.
This position may be based out of our Philadelphia or Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania office, providing the opportunity to work alongside an experienced commercial team while supporting sophisticated commercial real estate transactions.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Working knowledge of ALTA title insurance policy forms, commitments, endorsements, and coverages, including Owner’s and Loan Policies.
- Knowledge of title commitments and pro forma policies, including Schedule A, Schedule B-I requirements, and Schedule B-II exceptions.
- Ability to review and understand title searches, commitments, surveys, recorded documents, legal descriptions, and supporting title documentation, and identify matters requiring additional review or escalation to an underwriter.
- Familiarity with common title exceptions and requirements, including mortgages, judgments, liens, easements, restrictions, rights-of-way, taxes, assessments, and other recorded encumbrances.
- Understanding of fundamental real estate and title concepts, including vesting, conveyances, legal descriptions, entity ownership, chain of title, and recording requirements.
- Experience preparing, reviewing, and revising title commitments, pro forma policies, final policies, endorsements, and related title documentation with a high degree of accuracy.
- Ability to review deeds, entity and authority documentation, resolutions, organizational documents, and other transaction-related documentation, recognizing matters that require underwriting review.
- Knowledge of commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, financing, refinances, construction transactions, and other complex commercial transactions.
- Ability to review and compare surveys and legal descriptions and identify discrepancies, title matters, or other issues requiring further review.
- Understanding of recording and post-closing title processes, including review of recorded documents, satisfaction of title requirements, and preparation and issuance of final title policies and endorsements.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple files, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced, high-volume commercial environment.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with a commitment to accuracy and quality.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate professionally and effectively with customers, attorneys, lenders, surveyors, abstractors, recording offices, and internal underwriting, escrow, sales, and production teams.
- Demonstrated ability to take ownership of assigned files and responsibilities, proactively identify outstanding requirements, follow up on open items, anticipate next steps, and communicate status and potential issues without requiring continuous direction.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment in determining when a matter should be escalated to an underwriter or other appropriate resource.
- Strong commitment to responsiveness and customer service, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams to facilitate timely and accurate completion of transactions.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, title production systems, and electronic document management platforms, with the ability to quickly learn and effectively utilize new technology and systems.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience in the title insurance, commercial real estate, legal, or related industry.
- Experience supporting complex commercial or National Commercial Services transactions preferred.
- Familiarity with multi-state commercial transactions and varying state-specific title and recording requirements is a plus.
- Prior experience working directly with commercial real estate attorneys, institutional lenders, developers, investors, and other sophisticated commercial customers is preferred.
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
- Working knowledge of ALTA title insurance policy forms, commitments, endorsements, and coverages, including Owner's and Loan Policies.
- Knowledge of title commitments and pro forma policies, including Schedule A, Schedule B-I requirements, and Schedule B-II exceptions.
- Ability to review title searches, commitments, surveys, recorded documents, legal descriptions, and supporting title documentation.
- Familiarity with title exceptions and requirements, including mortgages, judgments, liens, easements, restrictions, rights-of-way, taxes, and assessments.
- Understanding of real estate and title concepts, including vesting, conveyances, legal descriptions, entity ownership, chain of title, and recording requirements.
- Experience preparing, reviewing, and revising title commitments, pro forma policies, final policies, endorsements, and related documentation.
- Ability to review deeds, entity and authority documentation, resolutions, organizational documents, and transaction materials.
- Knowledge of commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, financing, refinances, and construction transactions.
- Ability to compare surveys and legal descriptions and identify discrepancies or title issues.
- Understanding of recording and post-closing title processes.
- Ability to manage multiple files, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with customers, attorneys, lenders, surveyors, abstractors, recording offices, and internal teams.
- Ability to take ownership of files, follow up on open items, anticipate next steps, and communicate status and potential issues.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and escalate matters to an underwriter when appropriate.
- Strong customer service and collaboration skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, title production systems, and electronic document management platforms.
- Prior experience in title insurance, commercial real estate, legal, or a related industry.
- Experience supporting complex commercial or National Commercial Services transactions.
- Familiarity with multi-state commercial transactions and state-specific title and recording requirements.
- Experience working with commercial real estate attorneys, institutional lenders, developers, investors, and sophisticated commercial customers.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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).
