Senior Commercial Title Examiner - New Jersey (Remote)

Who We Are

Join a team that puts its People First! First American's GO Title division provides global title and escrow production support across all channels within First American Title including the Mortgage Services, Commercial, Direct, and Agency divisions. 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

Leverage your love of history and research to help provide solid information to our teams and customers in the commercial real estate space. First American is looking to add a Sr. Commercial Title Examiner to our growing Extensive Energy team. In this role you will work in a dynamic, fast-paced setting supporting the team in a variety of ways including performing title searches for commercial transactions ranging from single site to high-liability multi-site, analyzing records and data, contributing key information that is critical to the transaction process. You will play a pivotal role in coordinating the resolution and completion of the commercial title process. Come be part of the most successful company in the industry, leveraging the best technology and strongest escrow and underwriting partners, where we are transforming the commercial real estate experience one deed at a time.

What You’ll Do:

• Search and examine chains of title primarily for commercial land
• Perform title examination of complex title orders requiring a high level of title expertise
• Abstract and analyze records, such as leases, subleases, acreage, liens, judgments, easements, vital statistics, and plot and map books
• Determine ownership, legal restrictions, and verify legal description of property and completeness of records for examinations, including multi-site properties
• Write title products based on the interpretation and application of procedural guidelines
• Provide underwriting interpretation within established guidelines
• May have customer contact

What You’ll Bring:

• Problem-solver who is organized, detail-oriented, and eager to learn
• Knowledge of MS Office suite and ability to quickly adapt to new software applications and technologies
• Knowledge of legal terms used in title documents
• Able to read and decipher legal descriptions relating to title orders
• Wind and Solar experience a plus
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 5+ years of directly related commercial title experience in the state of New Jersey
• State licenses (as required by state) to do business in a broad geographic area

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 is inclusive for all employees - not just because it's the right thing to do, but 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.

Pay Range: $30.91 - $41.20 Hourly, Remote

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.