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Commercial Title Examiner

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 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.

As a Commercial Title Examiner at First American, you'll play a vital role by working independently and using your experience to ensure that large-scale real estate transactions close smoothly and securely. You'll analyze public records, verify ownership, and identify potential title issues while collaborating with underwriters and clients. We'll give you the tools, training, and support to thrive.

What You'll Do

• Manage a variety of projects that range in complexity from single to multi-property commercial transactions where every detail matters.
• Search, examine and connect data across counties and jurisdictions. Verify legal property descriptions, including reading, interpreting, and plotting.
• Review and analyze public records such as leases, subleases, deeds, liens, and easements to determine ownership and any title-related restrictions.
• Summarize findings and prepare title commitments and reports with precision and clarity.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies or missing information through careful research and documentation.
• Collaborate with underwriters and internal partners to ensure accuracy and efficiency in the title process.

What You'll Bring

Join us and be part of a company where accuracy, curiosity, and collaboration drive success for our customers and our people.

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.

First American will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws (e.g., the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act).

First American intends to conduct a review of an applicant's criminal history in connection with a conditional offer. First American reasonably believes that a criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following material job duties for this position potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment : handling of confidential, proprietary or trade secret information belonging to First American or its customers, administrating or facilitating financial transactions, and the ability to meet customer-imposed criminal history requirements.

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.