Commercial Title Officer (Remote)

About the Company

First American's Agency Division is dedicated to providing our policy‑issuing agents with resources, services and underwriting guidance needed to achieve new levels of success. Since 1889, First American (NYSE: FAF) 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 eleven 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. For more information, please visit www.careers.firstam.com.

Role Overview

We are looking for a professional who thrives in a fast‑paced commercial real estate environment. This individual will conduct all steps of the closing process, from commitment review to issuing the final policy, for single‑site and high‑liability multi‑site commercial real estate transactions across the United States. A strong customer service acumen, attention to detail, and a commitment to teamwork are key skills for this role.

Responsibilities

• Support Title Agents with commercial real estate transactions by assisting with title commitment reviews, ordering title and tax updates, obtaining title curative matters, assembling recording and transfer tax information, and quoting premiums.
• Create and maintain files, records, and reports.
• Review buyer, seller, and lender transaction documents and instructions for closings.
• Review surveys and other due‑diligence items, answer exam inquiries, and obtain underwriting approvals.
• Prepare and revise title commitments, pro‑forma title policies, and endorsements.
• Issue final title policies and endorsements in accordance with company underwriting guidelines.
• Communicate professionally with all parties, both internal and external.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years title industry experience (commercial multi‑state experience preferred).
• High School diploma or equivalent (some college preferred).
• Proficient in Adobe and Microsoft Office (Excel, OneNote, SharePoint, Teams, etc.).
• Ability to quickly learn company operating systems and new software applications and technologies (FAST experience preferred).
• Excellent and professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong time‑management skills, including email and file management.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Stellar organizational and time‑management skills.
• Capable of prioritizing and multitasking in a highly productive manner.
• Thrives in contributing to a team committed to working together to deliver beyond customer expectations.
• Must always maintain professionalism and a positive service attitude.

Pay

Hourly rate: $30.91 – $41.20 (Remote). This hiring range is an estimate of the base pay for this position at the time of posting and may vary based on job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements, and geographic location.

Benefits

First American offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off/sick leave, and an employee stock purchase plan. Our People‑First culture embraces individuality and supports an authentic, inclusive workplace for all employees.