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About the Role
First American is seeking a Title Examiner to join their Direct division. This position is crucial for coordinating and completing the title process by searching public records, examining titles for cooperative properties in New York, and resolving title issues. The role requires working within New York's unique title environment and independently in a remote setting.
Responsibilities
- Perform title examinations and analyze for cooperative properties throughout New York State, including NYC (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island)
- Conduct detailed searches using ACRIS (NYC) and county clerk/land record systems (e.g., Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, Rockland, etc.)
- Examine and interpret NY-specific documents, including deeds, mortgages, satisfactions, assignments, CEMA transactions, and transfer documents
- Perform co-op searches, including review of proprietary leases, stock certificates, recognition agreements, and managing agent documentation
- Conduct and analyze UCC lien searches at the state and county level, and identify filings affecting cooperative interests and real property
- Review tax records, water/sewer liens, ECB violations, and municipal charges impacting title (especially within NYC)
- Identify and resolve title issues common in NY, including missing or improperly recorded satisfactions, open mortgages or assignments, judgments and liens, name variations and vesting issues, and breaks in chain of title
- Prepare clear, concise coop lien searches and curative requirements for underwriting and closing teams
- May provide underwriting interpretation within established NY guidelines
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- 4+ years of directly related New York title examination experience
- Strong working knowledge of ACRIS and NY county recording systems
- Experience with NY co-op transactions and cooperative title review
- Familiarity with UCC searches (NY State and county-level) 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
Skills
- ACRIS
- NY county recording systems
- NY co-op transactions
- Cooperative title review
- UCC searches
- Lien resolution
- ECB violations
- Municipal liens
- Tax-related searches
Location
- Remote
Work Type
- Remote
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 4+ years of directly related New York title examination experience
Education Level
- High School diploma or equivalent
Salary/Compensations
- $23.37 - $31.15 Hourly
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k
- PTO/paid sick leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
About the Company
- First American's Direct division provides comprehensive title insurance protection and professional settlement services for real estate purchases, refinances and equity loans.
- Since 1889, First American (NYSE: FAF) has held an unwavering belief in its people.
- They are passionate about what they do, and we are equally passionate about fostering an environment where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered to be innovative and reach their full potential.
- Our inclusive, people-first culture has earned our company numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for eleven consecutive years.
- We have also earned awards as a best place to work for women, diversity and LGBTQ+ employees, and have been included on more than 50 regional best places to work lists.
- First American will always strive to be a great place to work, for all.
- First American sets the standard for excellence in this industry with its state-of-the-art technology and best-in-class escrow and underwriting teams.
Equal Opportunity
- First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term.