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First American · 2 days ago

Title Officer

Chico, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$26.21/hr - $34.95/hr

3+ years exp

First American is a company that prioritizes its people and offers title insurance and settlement services for real estate transactions. The Title Officer role involves examining titles, resolving issues related to title insurability, and communicating with clients and third parties to ensure documentation is accurate and complete.

Financial ServicesInsuranceProperty InsuranceReal EstateReal Estate Investment

Responsibilities

Performs title examination to examine the chain of title for a wide range of title orders, both residential and commercial

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

Analyzes the effect of probate, foreclosures, building court cases, and bankruptcy proceedings on title insurance. Examine trusts, wills, and affidavits of heirship

Uses technical bulletins and other resources to evaluate and resolve problems

Review and approve a variety of documentation including deeds, operating agreements, trusts, wills, affidavits of heirships, corporate resolutions, partnership agreements, and state filed Articles of Incorporation and Articles of Organization

Selects appropriate write-ups for commitments and policies for both standard and extended coverage

May participate in business development activities to maintain existing clients and acquire new clients and may attend customer visits with sales personnel

May price commitments, endorsements, policies and guarantees using predetermined schedule of fees and charges

In some regions/locations, consult with attorneys to review search packages and on matters that require escalation

May provide underwriting interpretation within established guidelines

May request hold harmless letters from other title insurance companies; issue hold harmless letters as necessary

Qualification

Title examinationReal estate experienceAnalytical skillsProblem-solving skillsCustomer service orientationDetail orientationMulti-taskingCommunication skills