Senior Title Examiner and Project Coordinator (Remote) at First American

Santa Ana, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Real Estate, Title InsuranceIndustries

Requirements

4+ years of experience with both title examination and title searching
Title Agent license preferred, but not required
Knowledge of legal terms used in title documents
Ability to read and decipher legal descriptions relating to title orders
Commercial experience is a plus
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong research skills
Complex problem-solving skills
Ability to work well under pressure and remain flexible to changing demands

Responsibilities

Examines chain of title primarily for residential properties, potentially expanding to commercial and/or industrial
Abstracts and analyzes records, including mortgages, liens, judgments, easements, vital statistics, and plat and map books, to determine ownership and legal restrictions
Writes title products based on interpretation and application of procedural guidelines
Provides underwriting interpretation within established guidelines
Actively mentors less experienced team members and provides input and knowledge
Offers guidance and support to team members on routine questions
Supervises special projects assigned by the department manager, including delegating responsibilities
Immediately escalates issues/concerns to the department manager
May have customer contact
Consistently acts in accordance with Vacation Ownership’s Services Golden Rules and exhibits core First American values

Skills

Title Examination

Title Searching

Chain of Title

Legal Descriptions

Record Abstraction

Mortgage Analysis

Lien Analysis

Judgment Review

Easement Review

Underwriting Interpretation

Project Supervision

Mentorship

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

Benefits

401k matching

Health, vision, dental insurance

Professional development

Risks

Data breach allegations could harm First American's reputation and lead to legal issues.

Integration of Mother Lode may face challenges and financial risks.

Dependence on digital transformation poses risks if technology advances rapidly.

Differentiation

First American offers comprehensive title insurance and settlement services nationwide.

The company provides a vast database of over 5.5 billion document images.

First American's digital platform, myFirstAm®, enhances real estate transaction efficiency.

Upsides

Acquisition of Mother Lode expands First American's market share in California.

Docutech purchase boosts First American's digital mortgage revenue by 38%.

Growing fintech trends align with First American's digital transformation strategy.

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