Sr. Commercial Title Examiner - Energy Division (Remote)

Who We AreJoin a team that puts its People First! As a member of First American's family of companies, National Commercial Services provides single-point service for simple to multi-property/multi-state national commercial real estate transactions. 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 ten 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 DoLeverage 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.
***This is a remote role***

What You’ll Do: 

• Searches & examines chains of title primarily for commercial land 
• Performs title examination of complex title orders requiring a high level of title expertise
• Abstracts and analyzes records, such as leases, subleases, acreage, liens, judgments, easements, vital statistics, and plot and map books. Determines ownership and legal restrictions and to verify legal description of property and completeness of records for examinations, including multi-site properties.
• Writes title products based on the interpretation and application of procedural guidelines
• Provides underwriting interpretation within established guidelines
• May have customer contact

What You’ll Bring: 

• Problem solver who has strong organizational skills, is detail oriented, with an eagerness 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 directly related Commercial Title experience
• Multiple state licenses (as required by state) to do business in a broad geographic area

***Must have experience in Iowa, Illinois, or Indiana***

Pay Range: $30.14 - $40.18 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.

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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.