Commercial Title Officer (Hybrid)

Who We Are

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. 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. First American will always strive to be a great place to work, for all. For more information, please visit www.careers.firstam.com.

What We Do

Leverage your love of history and research to help provide solid information to our teams and customers in the commercial real estate space.

First American is looking to add a Commercial Title Officer to our growing team in Atlanta. In this role you will work in a dynamic, fast-paced setting supporting the team in a variety of ways including performing title searches for commercial transactions ranging from single site to high-liability multi-site, analyzing records and data, contributing key information that is critical to the transaction process. You will play a pivotal role in coordinating the resolution and completion of the commercial title process.

Come be part of the most successful company in the industry, leveraging the best technology and strongest escrow and underwriter partners, where we are transforming the commercial real estate experience one deed at a time.

Responsibilities

• Properly price commitments, endorsements, policies and guarantees using appropriate schedule of fees and charges
• Review and approve a variety of documentation including deeds, operating agreements, and corporate resolutions
• Select appropriate write-ups for commitments and policies for both standard and extended coverage
• Manage commercial real estate transactions by assisting with title commitment review, 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 and proformas title policies and endorsements
• Issue final title policies and endorsements in accordance with Company underwriting guidelines

What You'll Bring

• Passion for helping customers while maintaining a professional and positive attitude
• Proven problem-solving skills with eagerness to learn and share
• Ability to navigate internal and external resources to gather information and resolve questions
• Excellent verbal and written communication with internal and external customers; uses various types of communication to meet customer expectations and build relationships
• Natural curiosity, enjoys researching the history and background of transactions, analyzing, and evaluating records
• Ability to contribute to a team working together to deliver beyond customer expectations and comfort guiding others as they grow in the field
• Knowledge of MS Office suite and ability to quickly adapt to new software applications and technologies
• Flexibility with the ability to multi-task and handle all aspects of title support
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3–5 years of commercial title related experience

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Range: $28.09 - $37.44 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.

This position is eligible for bonus pay and/or incentives for production or other goals.

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.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

By choice, we don't simply accept individuality – we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it! Our People First culture is inclusive for all employees - not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it's the key to our success. We are proud to foster an authentic and inclusive workplace For All. You are free and encouraged to bring your entire, unique self to work. First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term.