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First American · 6 hours ago

Ohio Title Examiner - Remote Opportunity

United States

Full-time

Remote

Entry, Mid Level

$22.80/hr - $30.38/hr

2+ years exp

First American is a leading company in title and escrow production support, committed to a people-first culture. The Ohio Title Examiner role involves examining titles for residential properties, analyzing records, and preparing documentation to ensure legal ownership and compliance.

Financial ServicesInsuranceProperty InsuranceReal EstateReal Estate Investment

Responsibilities

Performs title examination and examines the chain of title for a wide range of title orders, primarily residential

Abstracts and analyzes records, such as mortgages, liens, judgments, easements, vital statistics, and plat and map books, to determine ownership and legal restrictions and to verify legal description of property and completeness of records

Conduct thorough reviews and analyses of foreclosure cases, assessing factors such as service of process, outstanding liens and other encumbrances

Examine title records to identify potential risks, inconsistencies or legal issues related to foreclosure proceedings

Review and analyze probate and estate cases to assess their impact on title ownership and conveyance

Examine inheritance-related title issues, including wills, trusts and intestacy laws, to determine chain of ownership and potential risks

Resolves most issues such as missing information, incomplete, inaccurate or contradictory information contained in the title documentation

Prepares initial title commitment documentation based on the application of procedural guidelines, including requirements and exceptions

Prepares and reviews reports for accuracy

May provide underwriting interpretation within established guidelines

Qualification

Title examinationAnalytical review skillsResearch skillsCustomer service orientationProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsDetail orientationStandard MS skill setLegal termsProficient with operating systems