Lead Title Coordinator (Remote Opportunity)

Who We Are

Join a team that puts its People First! First American's Agency Division is dedicated to providing our policy-issuing agents with resources, services and underwriting guidance needed to achieve new levels of success. 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

The Title Coordinator works with multiple parties to coordinate the resolution and completion of the title process. Monitors and tracks the workflow from searcher and contractors. Coordinates multi-site project intake and transaction management. Reviews and validates the accuracy of data contained within mortgage loan files. Verifies file completeness, obtains outstanding title documents, and approves completed files. Performs special projects. Assists with title production support services and settlement services preparation.

What You'll Do

• Acts as the team’s resource and subject matter expert to answer questions and create resolutions using past experience, best practices and sound judgment
• Assists in scheduling and coordinating team activities
• May provide input into hiring and performance appraisals, but does not make hiring decisions or conduct performance evaluations
• Troubleshoots and guides others on wide variety of complex problems and identifies solutions within broad application and functional expertise

What You'll Bring

• High School diploma or equivalent; some college preferred
• 4+ years directly related experience
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities
• Familiarity with Home Mortgage Disclosure Act a plus
• HUD or closing experience a plus
• Strong MS Office skill set
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills
• Must be able to maintain professionalism and a positive service attitude at all times
• Strong detail orientation
• Leadership skills
• Demonstrated leadership, organizational and problem solving skills
• Exercises confidence, sound judgment and independent decision making skills
• Ability to understand and execute policy and procedures
• Emerging leader skills
• Establishes effective working relationships at the work group level
• Drives enhancements to department processes and procedures through regular recommendations

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: $26.88 - $35.82 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.