Job Description:

Company Summary

Join our team! First American's Direct division provides comprehensive title insurance protection and professional settlement services for real estate purchases, refinances and equity loans. As a global leader in providing title insurance, settlement services and risk solutions for real estate transactions, First American (NYSE: FAF) is an ideal place to build your career. We have been entrusted with helping our customers achieve and protect their dream of homeownership since 1889. We believe that our people are the key to the company's continued success, and we invest in diverse talents and backgrounds and empower our teams to achieve more than they could anywhere else. First American has created an award-winning culture and has been named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list for the fifth consecutive year and to more than 50 regional Best Places to Work lists. For more information, please visit www.careers.firstam.com

Job Summary

Essential Functions

• Performs title examination and examines the chain of title for a wide range of title orders, primarily residential


• Abstracts and analyzes records, such as mortgages, liens, judgments, easements, vital statistics, and plat and map books, to determine ownership and legal restrictions and to verify legal description of property and completeness of records


• Resolves most issues such as missing information, incomplete, inaccurate or contradictory information contained in the title documentation


• Prepares initial title commitment documentation based on the application of procedural guidelines


• Prepares and reviews reports for accuracy


• May provide underwriting interpretation within established guidelines

Knowledge and Skills/Technology Used

• Detail / quality orientation


• Analytical review skills


• Research and investigative skills


• Strong problem-solving skills


• Communication skills, both verbal and written


• Customer service orientation


• Standard MS skill set


• Proficient with company operating systems


• Knowledge of legal terms helpful

Typical Education

• High School diploma or equivalent

Typical Range of Experience

• Typically requires 2+ years directly related experience

License or Certification

• State license(s) if required

First American invests in its employees' development and well-being, empowers them to provide superior customer service and encourages them to serve the communities where they live and work. First American is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan. For more information about our Company and our dedication to putting People First, check out firstam.com/careers. Apply Now