Job Overview
Location
2 Locations
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Data Science
Date Posted
April 2, 2026
Full Job Description
đź“‹ Description
- • As a Searcher at First American Financial Corporation’s DataTrace division, you will play a critical role in supporting real estate transactions by assembling accurate title packages and conducting thorough research on property tax documentation and escrow-related records. Your work ensures the integrity and efficiency of title closings nationwide, directly impacting customers’ ability to buy, sell, or refinance property with confidence.
- • Day to day, you will conduct title research to compile search packages of varying complexity, meticulously documenting all findings and sources. You will process departmental documents requiring precise knowledge of functional operations, including typing correspondence and reports from rough drafts. You will compile, investigate, and interpret tax records to determine tax liabilities, applying established procedures while exercising judgment within defined policies. You will build and maintain a working knowledge of state-specific practices and requirements for title and tax searches, adapting your approach based on jurisdictional nuances. You will work independently but know when to escalate complex or ambiguous issues to more experienced team members, ensuring timely resolution. You will utilize standard MS Office tools, company-specific operating systems, and internet-based resources to perform data entry, document retrieval, and research tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
- • You will join a team within DataTrace, the nation’s largest provider of title and tax data, analytics, and title automation, which operates as part of First American Financial Corporation—a Fortune 500 company with over 130 years of industry leadership. The team operates with a people-first philosophy, emphasizing collaboration, continuous learning, and respect for diverse perspectives. You’ll be part of a culture that has been recognized for ten consecutive years on the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list, and honored as a top workplace for women, diversity, and LGBTQ+ inclusion.
- • In this role, you will develop strong investigative and research skills, deepen your understanding of real estate title and tax processes, and gain proficiency in specialized title industry systems and procedures. You’ll build valuable experience in document analysis, data interpretation, and regulatory compliance—skills that are transferable across legal, financial, and real estate sectors. Over time, you may pursue advancement into senior searcher, quality assurance, or team lead roles within the title and tax operations division.
🎯 Requirements
- • High school diploma or equivalent
- • 1+ years of related experience in title research, tax documentation, escrow processing, or a similar administrative or investigative role
- • Proficiency with standard MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and data entry/typing skills
- • Strong investigative and research abilities, including the capacity to interpret tax records and compile accurate search packages
- • Excellent verbal and written communication skills for documenting findings and corresponding with internal teams
- • Familiarity with company terminology, search department procedures, and tools (training provided)
🏖️ Benefits
- • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance
- • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- • Paid time off (PTO) and paid sick leave
- • Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
- • Inclusive, people-first culture recognized as a Fortune 100 Best Company to Work For® for ten consecutive years
- • Opportunities for career growth and internal mobility within a Fortune 500 organization
Skills & Technologies
About First American Financial Corporation
First American Financial Corporation provides title insurance, settlement services, and risk solutions for real estate transactions in the United States and abroad. The company offers title insurance policies, escrow and closing services, tax monitoring, home warranty products, and data and analytics for lenders, servicers, investors, and government-sponsored enterprises. Its segments include title insurance and services, specialty insurance, and corporate operations. Founded in 1889 and headquartered in Santa Ana, California, First American supports residential and commercial property transactions through a network of agents and direct operations.
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