Title Officer

Who We Are

Join a team that puts its People First! First American's Direct division provides comprehensive title insurance protection and professional settlement services for real estate purchases, refinances and equity loans. 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

Underwrites, researches and writes Title Policies, in accordance with internal and external policies and regulations.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for performing complete title searches for both residential and commercial transactions from patent in section land.
• Familiar with all aspects of title work.
• Properly prices commitments, endorsements, policies and guarantees using appropriate schedule of fees and charges.
• Utilizes technical bulletins in order to evaluate and resolve problems.
• Selects appropriate write-ups for commitments and policies both standard and extended coverage and writes error-free instructions to production typist for same.
• Participates in business development activities to maintain existing clients and acquire new clients

Knowledge and Skills/Technology Used

• communication skills
• Strong customer service orientation
• Strong detail orientation

Typical Education

• High School diploma or equivalent
• While Bachelor’s degree is preferred, equivalent experience may be substituted at manager discretion.

Typical Range of Experience

• 3-5 years title/ related real estate experience
• With at least 2 years as Title Officer

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.