What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Title Examiner - Complex Projects position at First American?
We are looking for someone who has:
*Arizona, California and Nevada title examination experience
*Intricate title examination experience in Residential, Commercial or Home Builder sectors
*Breadth and depth of experience related to easement and declaration review with the aptitude to analyze real estate project sales
What You'll Do:
- Examines chain of title primarily for underlying real estate in which condominium projects are located as well as individual interests within that condominium
- Performs title examination of complex title orders requiring a high level of title expertise
- Abstracts and analyzes records, such as mortgages, liens, judgments, easements, vital statistics, and plat and map books, to determine ownership and legal restrictions and to verify legal description of property and completeness of records
- Writes title products based on the interpretation and application of procedural guidelines
- Provides underwriting interpretation within established guidelines
- Provides guidance, training and mentoring to less experienced team members as needed
- Responsible for supervising special projects assigned by the department manager
- Will have client/customer contact
- Will not be responsible for any direct reports
What You'll Bring:
- 7 years of experience with both title exam and title searching
- Title Agent license preferred but not required
- Knowledge of legal terms used in title documents
- Able to read and decipher legal descriptions relating to title orders
- Commercial experience a plus
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Research skills
- Complex problem-solving skills
- Ability to work well under pressure and remain flexible to changing demands
- Solid administrative skills
- Strong knowledge of industry and company operating systems, tools and applications
- High school diploma or equivalent
** 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.
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 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.First 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.
Salary : $27 - $36