Underwriting Assistant

First American

. Support commercial title and underwriting activities .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timePhiladelphia • Pennsylvania • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $20 - $27 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in title insurance policies, commitments, and endorsements, with a strong understanding of commercial real estate transactions and the ability to manage multiple files and deadlines effectively. Proficient in reviewing and preparing title documentation while ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

ALTA Title Insurance Policy KnowledgeTitle Commitment PreparationCommercial Real Estate TransactionsDocument Review and AnalysisMicrosoft Office Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Title Insurance Policy FormsTitle CommitmentsPro Forma PoliciesLegal DescriptionsSurvey ComparisonTitle Documentation ReviewRecording ProcessesCommercial TransactionsEntity OwnershipChain of Title

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailOrganizational SkillsAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Title Production SystemsElectronic Document Management PlatformsMicrosoft Outlook

Industry Keywords

Commercial Real EstateTitle InsuranceMulti-State TransactionsEscrowLegal Documentation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support commercial title and underwriting activities
Review title searches, commitments, surveys, recorded documents, legal descriptions, endorsements, and other transaction-related documentation
Partner with underwriters, attorneys, lenders, customers, and internal teams
Identify and resolve title matters and facilitate timely, accurate completion of commercial real estate transactions
Review and prepare title commitments, pro forma policies, final policies, endorsements, and related title documentation
Review deeds, entity and authority documentation, resolutions, organizational documents, and other transaction materials
Compare surveys and legal descriptions and identify discrepancies or issues requiring further review
Support recording and post-closing title processes
Review recorded documents, satisfy title requirements, and prepare and issue final title policies and endorsements
Manage multiple files, priorities, and deadlines
Follow up on open items, anticipate next steps, and communicate status and potential issues
Escalate matters to underwriters or appropriate resources when necessary
Collaborate with underwriting, escrow, sales, production, and external transaction stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Working knowledge of ALTA title insurance policy forms, commitments, endorsements, and coverages, including Owner’s and Loan Policies
Knowledge of title commitments and pro forma policies, including Schedule A, Schedule B-I requirements, and Schedule B-II exceptions
Ability to review and understand title searches, commitments, surveys, recorded documents, legal descriptions, and supporting title documentation
Familiarity with common title exceptions and requirements, including mortgages, judgments, liens, easements, restrictions, rights-of-way, taxes, assessments, and other recorded encumbrances
Understanding of fundamental real estate and title concepts, including vesting, conveyances, legal descriptions, entity ownership, chain of title, and recording requirements
Experience preparing, reviewing, and revising title commitments, pro forma policies, final policies, endorsements, and related title documentation
Ability to review deeds, entity and authority documentation, resolutions, organizational documents, and other transaction-related documentation
Knowledge of commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, financing, refinances, construction transactions, and other complex commercial transactions
Ability to review and compare surveys and legal descriptions and identify discrepancies or title matters
Understanding of recording and post-closing title processes
Ability to manage multiple files, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume commercial environment
Strong attention to detail, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to take ownership of assigned files and responsibilities and proactively identify outstanding requirements
Ability to exercise sound judgment in determining when matters should be escalated
Strong commitment to responsiveness and customer service
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, title production systems, and electronic document management platforms
Prior experience in the title insurance, commercial real estate, legal, or related industry preferred
Experience supporting complex commercial or National Commercial Services transactions preferred
Familiarity with multi-state commercial transactions and state-specific title and recording requirements is a plus
Prior experience working directly with commercial real estate attorneys, institutional lenders, developers, investors, and sophisticated commercial customers preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

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