Who We Are

Join a team that puts its People First! First American's GO Title 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

As a Lead Commercial Title Examiner at First American, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring that large-scale real estate transactions, from office buildings to multi-property portfolios, close smoothly and securely. You’ll analyze public records, verify ownership, and identify potential title issues while collaborating with underwriters and clients. As a lead on the team, you'll measure and direct the work of other examiners, handle escalations, and provide training. We’ll give you the tools, training, and support to thrive.

What You’ll Do

• Lead responsibilities include coordinating the work and activities of others: resolving escalated issues, measuring and monitoring capacity, and coordinating workflow, assigning tasks and orders, and providing training. May provide input to hiring decisions and performance management process.

• Performs title examination of complex title orders requiring a high level of title expertise, primarily for commercial properties

• 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 application of procedural guidelines, requiring interpretation

• Provides underwriting interpretation within established guidelines

• Typically has customer contact

• May have expertise in commercial/industrial transactions

• Other duties as assigned

What You’ll Bring

• At least 5 years of directly related commercial title insurance experience in title searching, examining, and writing commitments.

• Understand relevant legal and real estate terminology.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat/Pro, internet, property data platforms and the ability to learn company systems.

• Excel at analyzing complex information and solving problems independently.

• Highly organized and thrive in a fast-paced, detail-driven, and paperless environment.

• Clear and professional communication with a customer service mindset.

• A high school diploma or equivalent.

Join us and be part of a company where accuracy, curiosity, and collaboration drive success — for our customers and our people.

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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.

Pay Range: $35.53 - $47.36 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.