Performs and reviews commercial real estate title searches, analyzes liens, judgments, easements, surveys, ownership records, and legal restrictions, and verifies property documentation. Prices title commitments, endorsements, policies, and guarantees; reviews deeds, operating agreements, and corporate resolutions; prepares coverage write-ups; and coordinates title issue resolution. The role may consult attorneys on escalated matters while supporting customers and internal teams.
Who We AreJoin a team that puts its People First! As a member of First American's family of companies, National Commercial Services provides single-point service for simple to multi-property/multi-state national commercial real estate transactions. 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 DoLeverage your love of history and research to help provide solid information to our teams and customers in the commercial real estate space.
First American is looking to add a Commercial Title Officer to our growing team in Chicago. In this role you will work in a dynamic, fast-paced setting supporting the team in a variety of ways including performing title searches for commercial transactions ranging from single site to high-liability multi-site, analyzing records and data, contributing key information that is critical to the transaction process. You will play a pivotal role in coordinating the resolution and completion of the commercial title process.
Come be part of the most successful company in the industry, leveraging the best technology and strongest escrow and underwriter partners, where we are transforming the commercial real estate experience one deed at a time.
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.
What We OfferBy 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.
First American is looking to add a Commercial Title Officer to our growing team in Chicago. In this role you will work in a dynamic, fast-paced setting supporting the team in a variety of ways including performing title searches for commercial transactions ranging from single site to high-liability multi-site, analyzing records and data, contributing key information that is critical to the transaction process. You will play a pivotal role in coordinating the resolution and completion of the commercial title process.
Come be part of the most successful company in the industry, leveraging the best technology and strongest escrow and underwriter partners, where we are transforming the commercial real estate experience one deed at a time.
What You’ll Do:
- Perform or review complete title searches for commercial transactions depending on the locality and corporate standards.
- Analyze records, such as liens, judgments, easements, vital statistics, and property survey to determine ownership and legal restrictions and to verify legal description of property and completeness of records
- Properly price commitments, endorsements, policies and guarantees using appropriate schedule of fees and charges
- Review and approve a variety of documentation including deeds, operating agreements, and corporate resolutions
- Select appropriate write-ups for commitments and policies for both standard and extended coverage
- In some regions/locations, consult with attorneys to review search packages and on matters that require escalation
What You’ll Bring:
- Passion for helping customers while maintaining a professional and positive attitude
- Proven problem-solving skills with eagerness to learn and share
- Understands how to navigate internal and external resources to gather information and resolve questions
- Excellent verbal and written communication with internal and external customers; uses various types of communication to meet customer expectations and build relationships
- Natural curiosity, enjoys researching the history and background of transactions, analyzing, and evaluating records
- Thrives in contributing to a team working together to deliver beyond customer expectations Comfortable guiding others as they grow in the field
- Knowledge of MS Office suite and ability to quickly adapt to new software applications and technologies
- Flexible with the ability to multi-task and handle all aspects of title support
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 3-5 years of commercial title related experience
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.
What We OfferBy 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.
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