Senior Commercial Title Examiner

Who We Are

Join 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 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 Do

Dive 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 Senior Commercial Title Examiner to our growing team in Michigan. 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 for commercial 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 Senior Commercial Title Examiner role requires gathering information and creating or revising a commitment of title before passing along to a Commercial Title Officer or Underwriter.

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 you can explain and coach our front line teams on how to resolve or break down details for clients and customers.

Candidates should be comfortable and have specific Commercial Exam experience in the following categories:
•Extensive experience with complex commercial chains of title
•Strong knowledge of state-specific law (e.g., Michigan statutes and recording practices)
•Ability to examine large acreage, multi-site, and multi-county properties
•Comfort resolving curative issues, old defects, and legal descriptions
•Experience working directly with Underwriters and Attorneys
•Mentoring or reviewing the work of other examiners

What You’ll Do

Perform title examinations and examine the chain of title for a wide range of commercial title matters/issues

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

7 + years Commercial title examination experience, previous MI experience required

Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and provide timely follow up

Excellent verbal and written communication with internal and external customers

Natural curiosity, enjoys researching the history and background of transactions, analyzing, and evaluating records 

High School diploma or equivalent 

Pay Range: $30.91 - $41.20 Hourly, RemoteThis 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 Offer

By 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.