Title Examiner
First American Financial Corp., Yreka, CA, United States
Responsibilities
What We Do
Search public records and examine titles to determine the legal condition of property title, primarily for residential properties.
Copy or summarize recorded documents that affect the condition of title to the property.
Work independently using experience to examine title to real property, ranging in complexity, to determine status and establish chain of title.
Gather information and create a commitment of title before passing along to a Title Officer.
How You'll Contribute
Performs title examination and examines the chain of title for a wide range of title orders, primarily residential.
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.
Resolves most issues such as missing information, incomplete, inaccurate or contradictory information contained in the title documentation.
Prepares initial title commitment documentation based on the application of procedural guidelines.
Prepares and reviews reports for accuracy.
May provide underwriting interpretation within established guidelines.
Other duties as assigned.
What You'll Bring
Required Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure
High School diploma or equivalent.
Typically requires 2+ years directly related experience.
State license(s) if required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
Detail / quality orientation.
Analytical review skills.
Research and investigative skills.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Communication skills, both verbal and written.
Customer service orientation.
Standard MS skill set.
Proficient with company operating systems.
Knowledge of legal terms helpful.
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.
Benefits
Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits such as an employee stock purchase plan.
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What We Do
Search public records and examine titles to determine the legal condition of property title, primarily for residential properties.
Copy or summarize recorded documents that affect the condition of title to the property.
Work independently using experience to examine title to real property, ranging in complexity, to determine status and establish chain of title.
Gather information and create a commitment of title before passing along to a Title Officer.
How You'll Contribute
Performs title examination and examines the chain of title for a wide range of title orders, primarily residential.
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.
Resolves most issues such as missing information, incomplete, inaccurate or contradictory information contained in the title documentation.
Prepares initial title commitment documentation based on the application of procedural guidelines.
Prepares and reviews reports for accuracy.
May provide underwriting interpretation within established guidelines.
Other duties as assigned.
What You'll Bring
Required Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure
High School diploma or equivalent.
Typically requires 2+ years directly related experience.
State license(s) if required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
Detail / quality orientation.
Analytical review skills.
Research and investigative skills.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Communication skills, both verbal and written.
Customer service orientation.
Standard MS skill set.
Proficient with company operating systems.
Knowledge of legal terms helpful.
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.
Benefits
Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits such as an employee stock purchase plan.
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