About This Role
This role involves performing advanced title examinations and analysis for complex commercial real estate transactions. The position requires a high degree of accuracy, sound judgment, and deep knowledge of title matters to ensure the delivery of clear, comprehensive, and high-quality title products, focusing on understanding customer needs and addressing niche commercial requirements.
Responsibilities
- Conduct detailed and comprehensive examinations of commercial property records, including deeds, easements, liens, general index, tax records, plat examining, and related documents
- Review and validate chain of title, legal descriptions (well versed with all types of legal descriptions), surveys, and other instruments to produce accurate title commitments
- Analyze complex, multi-parcel, multi-site, or specialized commercial transactions with a high degree of competency and independence
- Apply First American underwriting guidelines consistently to ensure quality and risk mitigation
- Support specialized commercial segments such as hospitality, industrial, multifamily, office, retail, renewable energy, telecommunications, or utility infrastructure
- Provide examination insights for complex developments requiring ALTA/NSPS survey coordination, special endorsements, or unique risk analysis
- Serve as a resource for team members seeking guidance on high-complexity or unique title matters
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to understanding and meeting the expectations of commercial clients, attorneys, lenders, brokers, and internal partners
- Provide clear, timely communication and guidance regarding title findings, special requirements, or potential issues
- Anticipate client needs and adapt examination efforts to unique or niche commercial property types
- Uphold First American's reputation for professionalism, service excellence, and customer-centric problem solving
Requirements
- 3+ years of title examination experience, with significant exposure to Full Search (Minimum 30 Years Search Standard) transactions preferred
- Commercial real estate or legal experience and familiarity with multi-state transactions are highly beneficial
- Strong understanding of real estate law, commercial title insurance, ALTA standards, and underwriting principles
- Exceptional analytical, research, and problem-solving skills
- High attention to detail with the ability to identify and resolve complex title issues
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to manage competing priorities and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency with title examination systems, county records platforms, and proprietary First American software
