Title Examiner

First American

. Perform title examinations for cooperative properties throughout New York State, including New York City boroughs .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeRemote • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $23 - $31 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in New York title examination, including proficiency in ACRIS and county recording systems, as well as a strong understanding of cooperative properties and UCC lien searches. Capable of identifying and resolving title issues while maintaining a high level of accuracy and quality in documentation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

New York Title Examination ExperienceACRIS ProficiencyCo-op Transaction ReviewUCC Lien Search FamiliarityDetail-Oriented Accuracy

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Hard Skills

Title ExaminationDeed InterpretationMortgage ReviewUCC Lien SearchTax Record AnalysisLien ResolutionChain-of-Title AnalysisCurative Requirements PreparationCo-op Search ReviewDocument Interpretation

Soft Skills

Detail-OrientedStrong Communication SkillsAbility to Work Independently

Tools & Technologies

ACRISCounty Clerk SystemsLand Record Systems

Industry Keywords

New York Title LawCooperative PropertiesECB ViolationsMunicipal LiensTax-Related Searches

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform title examinations for cooperative properties throughout New York State, including New York City boroughs
Conduct detailed searches using ACRIS and county clerk/land record systems
Examine and interpret New York-specific deeds, mortgages, satisfactions, assignments, CEMA transactions, and transfer documents
Perform co-op searches reviewing proprietary leases, stock certificates, recognition agreements, and managing agent documentation
Conduct and analyze UCC lien searches at state and county levels
Review tax records, water/sewer liens, ECB violations, and municipal charges impacting title
Identify and resolve title issues, including recording defects, open mortgages, judgments, liens, name variations, vesting issues, and chain-of-title breaks
Prepare coop lien searches and curative requirements for underwriting and closing teams
Provide underwriting interpretation within established New York guidelines as needed
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

4+ years of directly related New York title examination experience
Strong working knowledge of ACRIS and New York county recording systems
Experience with New York co-op transactions and cooperative title review
Familiarity with UCC searches at New York State and county levels and lien resolution
Knowledge of NYC-specific items such as ECB violations, municipal liens, and tax-related searches
Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and quality
Ability to work independently in a remote environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
High School diploma or equivalent

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
PTO/paid sick leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Inclusive workplace culture
Remote work arrangement