What are the responsibilities and job description for the Title Examiner position at First American Financial Corporation?
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 nine 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
Search public records and examine titles to determine legal condition of property title, primarily for residential properties. Copy or summarize recorded documents, which affect the condition of title to the property. These roles may be found in production center or branch office environments. Actual work flow is typically determined by geographic practices. In some cases, the Title Examiner role gathers information and creates a commitment of title before passing along to a Title Officer. Role is a combination of leadership responsibilities and performing title examination on complex title orders which require breadth and depth of experience.
HOW YOU'LL CONTRIBUTE
- Lead responsibilities include coordinating the work and activities of others: resolving escalated issues, measuring and monitoring capacity, and coordinating workflow, assigning tasks and orders, and providing training. May provide input to hiring decisions and performance management process.
- Performs title examination of complex title orders requiring a high level of title expertise, primarily for residential properties
- Checks copies of 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
- Writes title products based on the application of procedural guidelines, requiring interpretation
- Provides underwriting interpretation within established guidelines
- May have customer contact
- May have expertise in commercial/industrial transactions
- Other duties as assigned
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
Required Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure
- High School diploma or equivalent
- 6 years directly related experience
- Multiple state licenses (as required by state) in order to do business in a broad geographic area
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- People/leadership/interpersonal skills
- Complex problem-solving skills
- Ability to work well under pressure and remain flexible to changing schedules and demands
- Solid administrative skills; management skills
- Participative leadership style- advocates team concepts
- Must be able to establish credibility and be decisive, coupled with the ability to recognize and support the organization’s preferences and priorities
- Demonstrated leadership skills
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 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.
