Commercial Searcher - Montgomery County (Hybrid)

Who We Are

Join a team that puts its People First! First American's National Production Services 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

Assembles title packages, searches for tax documentation or performs other research related to escrow and title closings. Work is done in an office, title plant or remotely traveling to court houses, municipalities and other government entities to perform the searches. Works independently and uses experience to compile search packages ranging in complexity that require research and investigation. Builds knowledge base of state practices and requirements.

Job Description

What You’ll Do

• Conduct title research to compile search packages ranging in complexity; document all research.
• Process departmental documents requiring specific knowledge of functional operations, type correspondence and reports from rough drafts.
• Compiles, investigates, and interprets tax records in order to determine tax liability.
• Tackle assignments that vary in complexity using established procedures.
• Work under general supervision applying well-established techniques, procedures, or specific standards.
• Exercise judgment within defined policies and procedures.
• Escalate issues to more experienced team members.
• ***This position will require frequent trips to the Montgomery County Courthouse.***
  
  

What You’ll Bring

• 1 or more years of related experience, preferably in the title industry.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.
• Comfortable using technology and learning new systems.
• A love for research and problem-solving.
• Experience with tract book searching preferred.
• Familiarity with legal descriptions and ability to map and identify correct tract books for searches.
• Data entry and typing skills.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
  
  

This position will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Pay Range: $20.34 - $27.12 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.

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.