Commercial Real Estate Paralegal
Old Republic InternationalSalary not specified
Full Time
Junior (1 to 2 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Real Estate, Title InsuranceIndustries
Requirements
- Passion for helping customers while maintaining a professional and positive attitude
- Proven problem-solving skills with eagerness to learn and share
- Understands how to navigate internal and external resources to gather information and resolve questions
- Excellent verbal and written communication with internal and external customers; uses various types of communication to meet customer expectations and build relationships
- Natural curiosity, enjoys researching the history and background of transactions, analyzing, and evaluating records
- Thrives in contributing to a team working together to deliver beyond customer expectations
- Comfortable guiding others as they grow in the field
- Knowledge of MS Office suite and ability to quickly adapt to new software applications and technologies
- Flexible with the ability to multi-task and handle all aspects of title support
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 3-5 years of commercial title related experience
Responsibilities
- Perform or review complete title searches for commercial transactions depending on the locality and corporate standards
- Analyze records, such as liens, judgments, easements, vital statistics, and property survey to determine ownership and legal restrictions and to verify legal description of property and completeness of records
- Properly price commitments, endorsements, policies and guarantees using appropriate schedule of fees and charges
- Review and approve a variety of documentation including deeds, operating agreements, and corporate resolutions
- Select appropriate write-ups for commitments and policies for both standard and extended coverage
- In some regions/locations, consult with attorneys to review search packages and on matters that require escalation
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What is the work arrangement or location for this role?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What skills are required for the Commercial Title Officer position?
Required skills include proven problem-solving with eagerness to learn, ability to navigate internal and external resources, excellent verbal and written communication, and a natural curiosity for researching. Passion for helping customers while maintaining a professional attitude is also essential.
What is the company culture like at First American?
First American fosters an inclusive, people-first culture where employees feel welcome, supported, and empowered to innovate and reach their full potential. The company has received numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list for ten consecutive years and awards for diversity.
What salary or compensation is offered for this position?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What makes a strong candidate for this Commercial Title Officer role?
A strong candidate demonstrates passion for helping customers, proven problem-solving skills, excellent communication abilities, and a natural curiosity for research, along with the ability to navigate resources effectively.
First American
Provides title insurance and real estate services
About First American
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.
Santa Ana, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1889Year Founded
$800.2MTotal Funding
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
Financial Services, Real EstateIndustries
10,001+Employees