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Commercial Title Examiner

As a Commercial Title Examiner at First American, you'll play a vital role in ensuring that large-scale real estate transactions, from office buildings to multi-property portfolios, 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

• At least 3 years of directly related commercial title insurance experience in title searching, examining, and writing commitments in Maryland, Virginia, or Washington D.C.
• Understand relevant legal and real estate terminology.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat/Pro, internet, property data platforms and the ability to learn company systems.
• Excel at analyzing complex information and solving problems independently.
• Highly organized and thrive in a fast-paced, detail-driven, and paperless environment.
• Clear and professional communication with a customer service mindset.
• A high school diploma or equivalent.

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

Pay Range: $26.88 - $35.82 Hourly, Remote