Senior CO Commercial Title Examiner (Remote)

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 ten 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

Search public records and examine title in Colorado to determine legal condition of primarily commercial or industrial property title. Copy or summarize recorded documents which affect the condition of title to the property. Works on assignments that are varied and complex requiring breadth and depth of experience with different types of properties. Acts as a resource to less experienced team members. Has increased knowledge of state requirements. Projects undertaken can be multi-million dollar commercial properties that may be time sensitive.

HOW YOU'LL CONTRIBUTE

• Examines chain of title primarily for commercial and/or industrial properties
• Performs title examination of complex title orders requiring a high level of title expertise in a timely and thorough manner
• Abstracts and analyzes records, such as leases, subleases, acreage, liens, judgments, easements, vital statistics, plats and maps, and other applicable instruments
• Determines ownership and encumbrances of real property, including multi-site properties
• Resolves any issues such as missing information, incomplete, inaccurate or contradictory information contained in the title documentation
• Prepares title products based on procedural guidelines and reviews products for accuracy
• Provides underwriting interpretation within established guidelines
• May have customer contact
• Other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

Required Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 6+ years directly related experience
• Title License in order to do business in Colorado

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

• Strong detail / quality orientation
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong problem solving skills
• Strong organizational skills and able to shift priorities easily
• Customer service orientation
• Strong MS skill set
• Knowledge of legal terms used in title documents
• Able to read and decipher legal descriptions, including clear understanding of running metes and bounds legal descriptions
• SKLD experience required
• Knowledge of Fast and other title systems a plus
  

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

Salary Range: $26.21 - $34.95 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.  

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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 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.