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Title Examiner

First American
Posted 10/19/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $23 - $31 per hourWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in title examination, including analyzing records and resolving discrepancies, while ensuring accuracy in documentation and compliance with legal standards. Proficient in customer service and communication, with a strong focus on detail and problem-solving.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Title Examination ExperienceMaryland Title ExaminationAnalytical Review SkillsResearch SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Performs title examination and examines the chain of title for a wide range of title orders, primarily residential
  • Abstracts and analyzes records, such as mortgages, liens, judgments, easements, vital statistics, and plat and map books, to determine ownership and legal restrictions and to verify legal description of property and completeness of records
  • Resolves most issues such as missing information, incomplete, inaccurate or contradictory information contained in the title documentation
  • Prepares initial title commitment documentation based on the application of procedural guidelines
  • Prepares and reviews reports for accuracy
  • May provide underwriting interpretation within established guidelines
  • Works independently and uses experience to examine title to real property, ranging in complexity, to determine status and establish chain of title
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • 2 years of title examination experience
  • Maryland title examination experience
  • State license(s) if required
  • Detail / quality orientation
  • Analytical review skills
  • Research and investigative skills
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Customer service orientation
  • Standard MS skill set
  • Proficient with company operating systems
  • Knowledge of legal terms helpful

Benefits

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

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Hard Skills
Title ExaminationRecord AnalysisChain Of Title ExaminationTitle Commitment PreparationUnderwriting Interpretation
Soft Skills
Detail OrientationCommunication SkillsCustomer Service Orientation
Tools & Technologies
Company Operating SystemsStandard MS Skill Set
Certifications & Qualifications
State License
Industry Keywords
Legal TermsMortgagesLiensJudgmentsEasements