Commercial Title Assistant (Hybrid)

About Us

Join 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. We are passionate about what we do, and 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 numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for eleven consecutive years.

About the Role

First American is looking to add a Commercial Title Assistant to our growing team. In this role, you will work in a dynamic, fast-paced setting supporting our Commercial Title team in a wide range of duties, including creating and maintaining title files and documenting and recording all research. This position administratively supports timely escrow closings and title recordings for transactions ranging from single site to high-liability multi-site commercial real estate transactions. You will play a key role in coordinating the resolution and completion of the commercial title process.

Responsibilities

• Support the closing process of commercial real estate transactions by assisting with routing title comments and underwriting requests, ordering title and tax updates, assembling and calculating pricing information, recording fees, and transfer tax information
• Search, examine, and interpret commercial real estate documents
• Audit calculations and legal documents for accuracy
• Communicate recording information to clients
• Conduct title research to compile chain of title
• Create title files and supplemental documents
• Prepare legal property documents such as endorsements and supplementals

Requirements

• Passion for helping customers while maintaining a professional and positive attitude
• Excellent verbal and written communication with both our internal team and external customers
• Problem solver with strong organizational skills, detail-oriented, and an eagerness to learn
• Natural curiosity and enjoyment in researching the history and background of transactions
• Thrives in contributing to a team where we come together to deliver beyond customer expectations
• Knowledge of MS Office suite and ability to quickly adapt to new software applications and technologies
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years of title-related experience, commercial preferred

Pay

Pay Range: $16.63 - $22.18 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.

Benefits

Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, and vision
• 401k
• PTO/paid sick leave
• Employee stock purchase plan

We embrace and support individuality, fostering an authentic and inclusive workplace for all. First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term.