Commercial Title Officer (Remote)

Who We AreJoin 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 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 DoUnderwrites, researches and writes Title Policies, primarily for commercial transactions, in accordance with internal and external policies and regulations.

What You'll Do:

• Responsible for performing complete title searches primarily for commercial transactions from patent in section land
• Familiar with all aspects of title work
• Properly prices commitments, endorsements, policies and guarantees using appropriate schedule of fees and charges
• Utilizes technical bulletins in order to evaluate and resolve problems
• Selects appropriate write-ups for commitments and policies both standard and extended coverage and writes error-free instructions to production typist for same
• Participates in business development activities to maintain existing clients and acquire new clients
• Other duties as assigned

What You'll Bring:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Some college preferred
• 3-5 years title/related real estate experience   
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with company operating systems and knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel, strongly desired
• Must be self-motivated with a strong work ethic and the ability to research independently as needed
• Must be able to keep up in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Ability to manage and balance multiple projects
• Detail / quality orientation
• Analytical review skills
• Research skills
• Strong problem solving skills

Pay Range: $27.40 - $45.66 Hourly

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. Apply