Title Examiner; in office

Overview

First American is looking to add a Title Examiner to our growing team. This position plays a key role in coordinating the resolution and completion of the title process. Primary responsibilities include searching the public records and examining titles to determine the legal condition of property title, primarily for residential properties, and creating solutions for curing title issues. Also, obtaining or summarizing recorded and legal documents, which affect the condition of title to the property.

In some cases, the Title Examiner role requires gathering information and creating or revising a commitment of title before passing along to a Title Officer. This is an in office position located at 850 Massachusetts Ave, Ste 170, Indianapolis, IN.

• Perform title examinations and examine the chain of title for a wide range of title matters/issues (primarily residential).
• Analyze 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.
• Resolve most issues, such as missing information, incomplete, inaccurate or contradictory information contained in the title documentation.
• Review title commitments for accuracy and make necessary revisions.
• May provide underwriting interpretation within established guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 2+ years directly related experience.
• Detail/quality orientation.
• High School diploma or equivalent.

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.

First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term.