Ohio Title Examiner (Remote Opportunity)

📋 Description

• • Embark on a crucial role within First American Financial Corporation's National Production Services division, a team dedicated to providing comprehensive global title and escrow production support across diverse channels including Mortgage Services, Commercial, Direct, and Agency divisions.
• • As an Ohio Title Examiner, you will be instrumental in ensuring the legal soundness of property titles, primarily focusing on residential properties, by meticulously searching public records and conducting in-depth title examinations.
• • Your primary responsibility will involve abstracting and analyzing a wide array of public records. This includes, but is not limited to, mortgages, liens, judgments, easements, vital statistics, and plat and map books.
• • The goal of this analysis is to definitively determine property ownership, identify any legal restrictions that may affect the title, and verify the completeness and accuracy of all recorded documents.
• • You will play a key role in assessing the legal condition of property titles, ensuring that all necessary information is gathered and accurately represented.
• • A significant aspect of your work will involve the thorough review and analysis of foreclosure cases. This requires a keen eye for detail to assess critical factors such as the proper service of process and the identification of any outstanding liens or other encumbrances that could impact the title.
• • By examining title records in the context of foreclosure proceedings, you will identify potential risks, inconsistencies, or legal issues that need to be addressed before a title can be cleared.
• • Furthermore, your expertise will be called upon to review and analyze probate and estate cases. This involves understanding how these legal processes can affect title ownership and the subsequent conveyance of property.
• • You will delve into inheritance-related title issues, including the examination of wills, trusts, and the application of intestacy laws, to establish a clear chain of ownership and identify any potential risks or complications.
• • A core function of this role is to resolve discrepancies and issues found within title documentation. This includes addressing missing information, correcting incomplete or inaccurate data, and reconciling contradictory information to ensure the integrity of the title record.
• • Based on established procedural guidelines, you will prepare initial title commitment documentation. This involves clearly outlining the requirements that must be met and any exceptions that apply to the title.
• • You will also be responsible for preparing and meticulously reviewing reports to ensure their accuracy and completeness before they are finalized.
• • In certain capacities, and within established guidelines, you may be tasked with providing underwriting interpretations, contributing your expertise to the decision-making process.
• • This role demands a high degree of independence, leveraging your experience to examine titles of varying complexity and to establish a clear and unbroken chain of title.
• • You will be a vital link in the real estate transaction process, providing the foundational legal certainty that underpins property transfers and financings.
• • Your work directly contributes to the stability and security of real estate transactions, safeguarding the interests of all parties involved.
• • By joining First American, you become part of a company that has been a trusted name in title insurance and settlement services since 1889, renowned for its commitment to its employees and its industry-leading practices.
• • You will contribute to a culture that values innovation, empowerment, and a people-first approach, consistently recognized for its outstanding workplace environment.
• • This remote opportunity allows you to perform these critical functions from the convenience of your home, offering flexibility while maintaining the high standards of service and accuracy First American is known for.
• • Your analytical and investigative skills will be paramount in navigating complex legal documents and public records, ensuring that every title examined meets First American's rigorous quality standards.
• • You will be an essential part of a team that supports a vast network of real estate professionals, contributing to the smooth and efficient closing of countless property transactions nationwide.
• • The ability to communicate findings clearly, both verbally and in writing, will be crucial as you collaborate with internal teams and potentially external stakeholders.
• • Your dedication to detail and quality will directly impact the company's reputation and the confidence clients place in our services.
• • This role offers a unique opportunity to deepen your expertise in real estate law and title examination within a supportive and growth-oriented organization.