Title Assistant (Remote- US)

About the Role

First American is looking to hire a Title Assistant to join the Homebuilder Services team. In this dynamic, fast-paced setting, you will support a 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 new build transactions.

Responsibilities

• Support the closing process of builder real estate transactions by assisting with administering escrow accounts, making deposits, issuing checks, building and disbursing wires, preparing invoices, routing title comments and underwriting requests
• Order title and tax updates
• Assemble and calculate 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 and prepare legal property documents such as endorsements and supplementals
• Conduct title research to compile chain of title
• Create title files and prepare endorsements and supplemental documents

Requirements

• Passion for helping customers while maintaining a professional and positive attitude
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with both internal team and external customers
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Problem solver with an eagerness to learn
• Natural curiosity; enjoys researching the history and background of transactions
• Thrives in contributing to a team focused on delivering 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 preferred

Pay

$20.34 – $27.14 hourly, Remote. 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, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.