What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Commercial Title Officer (Remote) position at First American?
What You'll Do:
- Examines all classes of title searches including difficult title orders such as insurance of commercial leaseholds, trust indentures, contracts, operating agreements and other highly involved property interests. Act in an advisory capacity; decisions regularly involve resolving unique and complex situations. Reconciles title problems and accepts responsibility for loss claim investigation
- May be team leader for a unit consisting of examiners, searchers or other title staff; may provide input to staff selection, performance feedback
- Analyzes records, such as mortgages, liens, judgments, easements, vital statistics, plat and map books, and property surveys to determine ownership and legal restrictions and to verify legal description of property and completeness of records
- Analyzes the effect of probate, foreclosures, building court cases, and bankruptcy proceedings on title insurance
- Reviews and approves a variety of documentation including deeds, operating agreements, trusts, wills, affidavits of heirships, corporate resolutions, partnership agreements, and state filed Articles of Incorporation and Articles of Organization
- Selects appropriate write-ups for commitments and policies for both standard and extended coverage
- Forms and maintains business partnerships with clientele. May participate in business development activities to maintain existing clients and acquire new clients and attend customer visits with sales personnel and/or provide formal training/classes
- Uses technical bulletins and other resources to evaluate and resolve problems
- May price commitments, endorsements, policies and guarantees using predetermined schedule of fees and charges
- In some regions/locations, consult with attorneys to review search packages and on matters that require escalation
- May provide underwriting interpretation within established guidelines
- Other duties as assigned
What You'll Bring:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- 5-7 years directly related experience
- Demonstration of skill mastery
- Through experience, has encountered a wide range of issues and situations and has demonstrated mastery of skills.
- Familiar with all aspects of title work
- Flexible with the ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment to handle all aspects of title support
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong customer service orientation
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong detail orientation
- Able to meet deadlines under pressure
Pay Range: $65,600 - $109,200 Annually
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 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.** 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.
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.
Salary : $65,600 - $109,200
