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Sr. California Commercial Title Examiner - Remote

First American
: $27.40-$45.66 Hourly
sick time, 401(k)
United States, California, Santa Ana
1 First American Way (Show on map)
Jan 16, 2025
Who We Are Join 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 nine 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 First American is looking to add a Sr. Commercial Title Examiner working remote. Do you enjoy searching public records and examining titles to determine legal condition of primarily commercial or industrial property title. You will be working on assignments that are varied and complex requiring breadth and depth of experience with different types of properties. Acting as a resource to less experienced team members, with an increased knowledge of state requirements. Projects undertaken can be multi-million-dollar commercial properties that may take days or even weeks to complete. *Must have Title experience in CA* 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, Solar and Timber 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 Title experience in CA* Pay Range: $27.40-$45.66 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. #LI-SD1 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 Offer By choice, we don't simply accept individuality - we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it! Our People First Culture celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion not simply because it's the right thing to do, but also 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.