Job Description

Company Summary

Join our team! First American's National Commercial Services division provides single-point service for simple to multi-property/multi-state national commercial real estate transactions. As a global leader in providing title insurance, settlement services and risk solutions for real estate transactions, First American (NYSE: FAF) is an ideal place to build your career. We have been entrusted with helping our customers achieve and protect their dream of homeownership since 1889. We believe that our people are the key to the companys continued success, and we invest in diverse talents and backgrounds and empower our teams to achieve more than they could anywhere else. First American has created an award-winning culture and has been named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list for the fifth consecutive year and to more than 50 regional Best Places to Work lists. For more information, please visit www.careers.firstam.com

Job Summary

Underwrites, researches and writes Title Policies, primarily for commercial transactions, in accordance with internal and external policies and regulations.

Essential Functions

* Responsible for performing complete title searches primarily for commercial transactions from patent in section land
* Familiar with all aspects of title work
* Properly prices commitments, endorsements, policies and guarantees using appropriate schedule of fees and charges
* Utilizes technical bulletins in order to evaluate and resolve problems
* Selects appropriate write-ups for commitments and policies both standard and extended coverage and writes error-free instructions to production typist for same
* Participates in business development activities to maintain existing clients and acquire new clients

Knowledge and Skills/Technology Used

* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Familiarity with company operating systems and knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel, strongly desired
* Must be self-motivated with a strong work ethic and the ability to research independently as needed
* Must be able to keep up in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
* Ability to manage and balance multiple projects
* Detail / quality orientation
* Analytical review skills
* Research skills
* Strong problem solving skills

Typical Education

* High School diploma or equivalent
* Some college preferred

Typical Range of Experience

* 3-5 years title/related real estate experience

First American invests in its employees' development and well-being, empowers them to provide superior customer service and encourages them to serve the communities where they live and work. First American is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer.