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First American

First American

10,001+ employees

Provides title insurance and real estate services

Financial Services
Real Estate

Compensation Overview

$21.44 - $28.59Hourly

Mid

Remote in USA

This is a remote position.

Category
Legal
Legal & Compliance
Required Skills
Operating Systems
Requirements
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • 3+ years directly related experience
  • Mississippi and Alabama experience
  • State license(s) if required
  • Detail / quality orientation
  • Analytical review skills
  • Research skills
  • Strong problem solving skills
  • Communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Customer service orientation
  • Standard MS skill set
  • Proficient with company operating systems
  • Knowledge of legal terms helpful
Responsibilities
  • Performs Commercial Title Examination and examines the chain of title for a wide range of title orders, primarily commercial/residential
  • Abstracts and analyzes records, such as leases, subleases, liens, judgments, easements, vital statistics, and plot and map books. Determines ownership and legal restrictions to verify legal description of property and completeness of records that may cross county lines.
  • Resolves most issues such as missing information, incomplete, inaccurate or contradictory information contained in the title documentation
  • Prepares initial title commitment documentation based on the application of procedural guidelines
  • Prepares and reviews reports for accuracy
  • May provide underwriting interpretation within established guidelines
  • Other duties as assigned

First American provides title insurance, specialty insurance, and various real estate-related services. Their title insurance protects homebuyers and property owners from potential ownership disputes and financial losses related to real estate transactions. The company offers a platform called myFirstAm®, which allows users to access property information, manage orders, and streamline the closing process from any device. Unlike many competitors, First American has a vast database of property data, with over 5.5 billion document images, making it a leading provider of real estate data solutions. The company's goal is to facilitate smooth real estate transactions while ensuring that clients' investments are protected.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$800.2M

Headquarters

Santa Ana, California

Founded

1889

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Acquisition of Mother Lode expands market share in title insurance.
  • Docutech purchase boosts digital mortgage solutions, increasing information revenue by 38%.
  • Growing fintech trends align with First American's digital transformation efforts.

What critics are saying

  • Data breach allegations could harm First American's reputation and lead to legal issues.
  • Integration of Mother Lode may face challenges, risking expected synergies.
  • Dependence on digital transformation poses risks if technology advances faster than adaptation.

What makes First American unique

  • First American offers comprehensive title insurance and settlement services nationwide.
  • The company provides extensive real estate data with over 5.5 billion document images.
  • First American integrates digital solutions like myFirstAm® for seamless property transactions.

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Benefits

401k matching

Health, vision, dental insurance

Professional development