First American is hiring a Senior Commercial Title Examiner to coordinate and complete the title process for commercial properties statewide. In this role, you will be the expert responsible for examining titles, resolving complex issues, and mentoring other examiners, all while enjoying the flexibility of remote work within Michigan.
What You'll Do
- Perform title examinations and examine the chain of title for a wide range of commercial title matters.
- Analyze records such as mortgages, liens, judgments, easements, and plat books to determine ownership, legal restrictions, and verify property descriptions.
- Resolve issues like missing, incomplete, or contradictory information contained in title documentation.
- Review title commitments for accuracy and make necessary revisions.
- Provide underwriting interpretation within established guidelines.
- Obtain and summarize recorded legal documents that affect the property's title condition.
- Gather information to create or revise a title commitment before passing it to a Commercial Title Officer or Underwriter.
- Mentor and review the work of other title examiners.
What We're Looking For
- 7+ years of Commercial title examination experience.
- Previous Michigan (MI) title experience is required.
- Extensive experience with complex commercial chains of title.
- Strong knowledge of Michigan-specific statutes and recording practices.
- Ability to examine large acreage, multi-site, and multi-county properties.
- Comfort resolving curative issues, old defects, and complex legal descriptions.
- Experience working directly with Underwriters and Attorneys.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and provide timely follow-up.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with internal and external customers.
- Natural curiosity and enjoyment in researching transaction history, analyzing, and evaluating records.
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to work remotely and independently.
Benefits & Compensation
- Hourly compensation: $28.09 - $37.44.
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, and PTO/paid sick leave.
- Employee stock purchase plan.
Work Mode
This is a remote position open to candidates living and working within the state of Michigan.
First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term.
