Commercial Title Examiner

First American

. Examine chain of title for complex commercial and industrial properties from opening through completion .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $31 - $41 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in commercial title examination, including the ability to analyze complex legal descriptions and manage title files independently. Strong customer service orientation and collaborative skills are essential for effective communication and problem resolution.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Commercial Title Examination ExperienceTexas Commercial Title Files ExpertiseKnowledge of Schedules A, B, and CStrong Survey Review SkillsAbility to Interpret Legal Descriptions

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Hard Skills

Title ExaminationLease AnalysisAcreage MappingLegal Description InterpretationTitle Product PreparationCommercial Commitment KnowledgeProblem-SolvingAnalytical AbilityDetail OrientationFile Management

Soft Skills

Customer Service OrientationTeam CollaborationIndependent JudgmentCommunication SkillsQuality Orientation

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office

Industry Keywords

Commercial PropertiesTitle ProductsLegal TermsEasementsLiensJudgmentsSurveysRecorded DocumentsTitle CommitmentsComplex Title Matters

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Examine chain of title for complex commercial and industrial properties from opening through completion
Perform title examination on complex commercial orders requiring independent judgment and title expertise
Abstract and analyze leases, subleases, acreage, liens, judgments, easements, vital statistics, plot and map books, surveys, and other recorded documents
Determine ownership and legal restrictions and verify legal descriptions and record completeness
Prepare title products and commitments using procedural guidelines and knowledge of Schedules A, B, and C
Partner with agents and underwriting to identify, communicate, and resolve complex title and curative matters
Provide white-glove service through responsive communication, careful file management, and team collaboration
Review surveys and title documentation, identify material issues, and apply commercial title judgment
Read, interpret, and map complex legal descriptions, including acreage
Act as a collaborative resource to team members
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or equivalent
Minimum of 2 years of directly related title examination experience
Demonstrated commercial title experience is required
Proven experience examining Texas commercial title files
Candidates may reside outside Texas if they have strong Texas-specific commercial title experience
Ability to independently manage and take ownership of complex commercial files from start to finish
Strong knowledge of commercial commitments, including the purpose and content of Schedules A, B, and C
Strong commercial survey review skills
Experience with acreage, including reading, interpreting, and mapping legal descriptions
Strong detail and quality orientation, analytical ability, and problem-solving skills
Customer service orientation and a collaborative, team-first approach
Strong Microsoft Office skills
Knowledge of legal terms used in title documents
Ability to read and decipher complex legal descriptions relating to commercial title orders

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401k
PTO/paid sick leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Inclusive workplace culture
Equal opportunity employment