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Sr Title Examiner (Remote)

ForFutures Financial, Planning, a financial advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services LLC, Santa Ana, CA, United States


What We Do
Search public records and examine titles to determine the legal condition of property titles, primarily for residential properties. Copy or summarize recorded documents that affect the condition of title.

These roles may be performed in production center or branch office environments. Actual workflow is determined by geographic practices. Some positions involve gathering information and creating a commitment of title before passing to a Title Officer.

Work assignments are varied and complex, requiring breadth and depth of experience. Senior roles involve mentoring less experienced team members.

How You'll Contribute

Examines chain of title primarily for residential properties, may expand into commercial/industrial.

Performs title examination of complex title orders requiring high level of title expertise.

Abstracts and analyzes records, such as mortgages, liens, judgments, easements, vital statistics, and plat/map books, to determine ownership and legal restrictions and to verify legal description and completeness of records.

Writes title products based on interpretation and application of procedural guidelines.

Provides underwriting interpretation within established guidelines.

Provides guidance and mentoring to less experienced team members.

May have customer contact.

Other duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring
Required Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure:

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Typically requires 5+ years directly related experience and a demonstrated mastery of resources, skills and knowledge.

Multiple state licenses (as required) to do business over broad geographic area.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

Strong detail/quality orientation.

Strong analytical skills.

Strong problem-solving skills.

Customer service orientation.

Strong MS skill set.

Knowledge of legal terms used in title documents.

Able to read and decipher legal descriptions relating to title orders.

Strong knowledge of industry and company operating systems, tools and applications.

Pay Range
Base pay range: $29.56 - $35.79 per hour.

This estimate is based on a number of factors including experience, skills, business requirements, and geographic location.

Note: The following statements only apply to candidates working from an unincorporated area within Los Angeles County.

Equal Opportunity & Criminal History
First American will consider all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, following applicable state and local laws.

First American intends to review an applicant’s criminal history during a conditional offer. A criminal history may be considered in connection with certain responsibilities such as handling confidential information, facilitating financial transactions, or meeting customer‑imposed criminal history requirements.

What We Offer
We celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion. We provide a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO/paid sick leave, and an employee stock purchase plan.

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