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First American’s National Commercial Services division provides single-point service for simple to multi-property/multi-state national commercial real estate transactions.
As a global leader in providing title insurance, settlement services and risk solutions for real estate transactions, First American (NYSE: FAF) is an ideal place to build your career.
We have been entrusted with helping our customers achieve and protect their dream of homeownership since 1889.
We believe that our people are the key to the company’s continued success, and we invest in diverse talents and backgrounds and empower our teams to achieve more than they could anywhere else.
First American has created an award-winning culture and has been named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for the sixth consecutive year and to more than 50 regional Best Places to Work lists.
For more information, please visit SummarySearch 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 independently and uses experience to examine title to real property, ranging in complexity, to determine status and establish chain of title.
Builds base of experience with different types of property.
Projects undertaken can range from simple parcels requiring a few hours of production time to commercial properties that may take days or even weeks to complete.Essential FunctionsPerforms title examination and examines the chain of title for a wide range of title orders, primarily commercial/residentialAbstracts and analyzes records, such as leases, subleases, liens, judgments, easements, vital statistics, and plot and map books.
Determines ownership and legal restrictions to verify legal description of property and completeness of records that may cross county lines.Resolves most issues such as missing information, incomplete, inaccurate or contradictory information contained in the title documentationPrepares initial title commitment documentation based on the application of procedural guidelinesPrepares and reviews reports for accuracyMay provide underwriting interpretation within established guidelinesKnowledge and Skills/Technology UsedDetail / quality orientationAnalytical review skillsResearch skillsStrong problem solving skillsCommunication skills, both verbal and writtenCustomer service orientationStandard MS skill setProficient with company operating systemsKnowledge of legal terms helpfulTypical EducationHigh School Diploma or equivalentTypical Range of Experience3+ years directly related experienceLicense or CertificationState license(s) if requiredFirst American invests in its employees’ development and well-being, empowers them to provide superior customer service and encourages them to serve the communities where they live and work.
First American is committed to diversity and inclusion.
We are an equal opportunity employer.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.