Title Officer hybrid

First American • Usa, IL

3d • $27 - $36 • Hybrid

About The Position

Join a team that puts its People First! First American's Direct division provides comprehensive title insurance protection and professional settlement services for real estate purchases, refinances and equity loans. 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 ten 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 Come join First American, where we recognize our true worth is our people.  We are looking to add a Title Officer to our growing team.  In this role you will work in a dynamic, fast-paced setting supporting our Title team in a variety of ways that could include, analyzing various data points, verifying key information, and collaborating with customers, attorneys, and lenders. In this role, you will exhibit analytical, strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills. The Title Officer is responsible for effectively accomplishing the real estate closing transaction and ensuring title insurability. This is a HYBRID role.

Requirements

• 3-5 years Title experience in the state of Illinois
• Strong understanding of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of real estate title and settlement process.
• Title search and exam experience preferred
• Strong analytical rigor and business acumen
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to provide alternative solutions or convey unpopular information with tact
• Ability to collaborate and act decisively; build relationships internally and externally.
• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize and timely follow up
• Abstract thinking and creative solutions.
• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure
• Strong Customer Service orientation

Responsibilities

• Provides underwriting support to lenders, attorneys and other parties in transactions related to the issuance of real estate title insurance commitments and policies.
• Collaborates with underwriting and parties to find solutions and navigate title issues.
• Utilizes underwriting standards and guidelines within delegated authority limits, to underwrite the issuance of title insurance.
• Additional duties may include review of attorney title comment letters, preparing proforma and endorsement requests, mapping legal descriptions, survey reviews
• Analyze records such as mortgages, liens, easements, and surveys
• Analyze effect of foreclosures, tax proceedings, bankruptcy proceedings and the like on title
• May participate in business development activities to maintain existing clients and acquire new clients
• May request Hold Harmless letters from other title companies and also issue as necessary

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed