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 Houston. 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.
This position is open to candidates outside of the local office area and may be performed remotely. Candidates who are not based near the office are encouraged to apply.
What You’ll Do:
Perform or review complete title searches for commercial transactions depending on the locality and corporate standards.
Analyze records, such as liens, judgments, easements, vital statistics, and property survey to determine ownership and legal restrictions and to verify legal description of property and completeness of records.
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.
In some regions/locations, consult with attorneys to review search packages and on matters that require escalation.
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.
Understands how 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.
Thrives in contributing to a team working together to deliver beyond customer expectations; comfortable guiding others as they grow in the field.
Knowledge of MS Office suite and ability to quickly adapt to new software applications and technologies.
Flexible 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.
Note that the following statements only apply to candidates who will be working from an unincorporated area within Los Angeles County.
First American will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws (e.g., the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act).
First American intends to conduct a review of an applicant's criminal history in connection with a conditional offer. First American reasonably believes that a criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following material job duties for this position potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment: handling of confidential, proprietary or trade secret information belonging to First American or its customers, administrating or facilitating financial transactions, and the ability to meet customer-imposed criminal history requirements.
What We Offer:
By choice, we don't simply accept individuality - we embrace it, we support it and we thrive on it! Our People First Culture celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion not simply because it's the right thing to do, but also 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. 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.
