MN/IA - Commercial Title Examiner (Remote)
First American Title Insurance Company
Seattle, WA(remote)
JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Adobe Acrobat, Analysis Skills, Commercial Real Estate, Communication Skills, County Ordinances, Customer Support/Service, Diversity, Documentation, Easements, Escrow, Financial Administration, Financial Transactions, High School Diploma, Identify Issues, Insurance, Legal, Liens, Microsoft Office, Mortgage, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Production Support, Property Title, Real Estate, State Laws and Regulations, Underwriting
LOCATION
Seattle, WA
POSTED
30+ days ago
What We Do***We are seeking an experienced Commercial Examiner with experience in either MN or IA title exam***
Search public records and examine complex titles to determine legal condition of primarily commercial or industrial property title. Copy or summarize recorded documents which affect the condition of title to the property. Works independently and uses experience to examine title to real property, ranging in complexity, to determine status and establish chain of title. Builds base of experience with different types of property. Projects undertaken can range from simple parcels requiring a few hours of production time to commercial properties that may take days or even weeks to complete. This is a remote opportunity.
As a Commercial Title Examiner at First American, you'll play a vital role in ensuring that large-scale real estate transactions, from office buildings to multi-property portfolios, close smoothly and securely. You'll analyze public records, verify ownership, and identify potential title issues while collaborating with underwriters and clients. We'll give you the tools, training, and support to thrive. This position will focus on Orders within Minnesota and Iowa.
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 commercial title insurance experience in title searching, examining, and writing commitments.
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.
This position will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled
Salary Range: $26.21 - $34.95 Hourly
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.
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** Note that the following statements only apply to candidates who will be working from an unincorporated area within Los Angeles County. **
First American will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws (e.g., the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act).
First American intends to conduct a review of an applicant's criminal history in connection with a conditional offer. First American reasonably believes that a criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following material job duties for this position potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment: handling of confidential, proprietary or trade secret information belonging to First American or its customers, administrating or facilitating financial transactions, and the ability to meet customer-imposed criminal history requirements.
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.
First American invests in its employees' development and well-being, empowers them to provide superior customer service and encourages them to serve the communities where they live and work. First American is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer.
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