About the role
Who We Are
Join a team that puts its People First! First American's Agency Division is dedicated to providing our policy-issuing agents with resources, services and underwriting guidance needed to achieve new levels of success. 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
***We are seeking an experienced Florida Commercial Title Examiner to join our team***Search public records and examine 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 on assignments that are varied and complex requiring breadth and depth of experience with different types of properties. Acts as a resource to less experienced team members. Has increased knowledge of state requirements. Projects undertaken can be multi-million dollar commercial properties that may take days or even weeks to complete.
What You'll Do:
- Examines chain of title primarily for commercial/industrial properties but may expand into commercial and/or industrial
- Performs title examination of complex title orders requiring a high level of title expertise
- Abstracts and analyzes records, such as leases, subleases, acreage, liens, judgments, easements, vital statistics, and plot and map books. Determines ownership and legal restrictions and to verify legal description of property and completeness of records for examinations, including multi-site properties.
- Writes title products based on the interpretation and application of procedural guidelines
- Provides underwriting interpretation within established guidelines
- May have customer contact
- Other duties as assigned
What You'll Bring:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 6+ years title examination experience
- Florida commercial title examination experience
- Multiple state licenses (as required by state) in order to do business in a broad geographic area
- Strong detail / quality orientation
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong problem solving skills
- Customer service orientation
- Strong MS skill set
- Knowledge of legal terms used in title documents
- Able to read and decipher legal descriptions relating to title orders
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 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.Aplyr's read
First American is a key player in title insurance and real estate services, attracting professionals in operations, underwriting, and customer support roles.
What's promising
- •Strong market position in title insurance and real estate services.
- •Diverse remote and hybrid work opportunities across various roles.
- •Commitment to training with roles like Field Title Searcher.
What to watch
- •Dependence on real estate market health can impact business stability.
- •Complex regulatory environment in financial services poses challenges.
- •Limited public information about employee satisfaction and company culture.
Why First American
- •Extensive range of specialized roles in title and escrow services.
- •Pioneering risk solutions tailored for real estate transactions.
- •Focus on integrating technology in identity and access management.
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About First American
First American Financial Corporation is a leading provider of title insurance, settlement services, and risk solutions for real estate transactions.
