Senior Commercial Title Examiner

First American

. Search public records and examine titles to determine the legal condition of primarily commercial or industrial property titles .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeRemote • Michigan • United StatesSenior💰 $31 - $41 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in commercial title examination, including the ability to analyze legal documents, determine ownership, and provide underwriting interpretation. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential for ensuring accuracy and compliance in title products.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Commercial Title Examination ExperienceMichigan Title Examination ExperienceLegal Document AnalysisCustomer Service OrientationStrong MS Skill Set

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Hard Skills

Title ExaminationLegal Description AnalysisDocument SummarizationLease AbstractingChain of Title ExaminationRecord ExaminationTitle Product WritingUnderwriting InterpretationMulti-Site Property AnalysisLegal Term Knowledge

Soft Skills

Detail OrientationAnalytical SkillsProblem Solving SkillsCustomer Contact SkillsTeam Resource Support

Industry Keywords

Commercial PropertyIndustrial PropertyTitle ExpertiseLegal RestrictionsEasementsLiensJudgmentsVital StatisticsPlot and Map BooksAcreage Analysis

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Search public records and examine titles to determine the legal condition of primarily commercial or industrial property titles
Copy or summarize recorded documents affecting property title
Examine chains of title for commercial and industrial properties
Perform complex title examinations requiring a high level of title expertise
Abstract and analyze leases, subleases, acreage, liens, judgments, easements, vital statistics, plot and map books
Determine ownership, legal restrictions, legal descriptions, and completeness of records, including multi-site properties
Write title products based on procedural guidelines
Provide underwriting interpretation within established guidelines
Provide customer contact as needed
Act as a resource to less experienced team members
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or equivalent
6+ years commercial title examination experience
Michigan commercial title examination experience
Strong detail / quality orientation
Strong analytical skills
Strong problem solving skills
Customer service orientation
Strong MS skill set
Knowledge of legal terms used in title documents
Able to read and decipher legal descriptions relating to 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