Job TitleAssembles title packages, searches for tax documentation or performs other research related to escrow and title closings. Work is done in an office, title plant or remotely traveling to court houses, municipalities and other government entities to perform the searches. Assignments are varied and complex and require breadth and depth of experience.
May act as a subject matter expert; can perform all the work that the unit supports; can search multiple file/product types. Acts as a resource to less experienced team members. Has broad geographic knowledge of state practices and requirements.Essential FunctionsPerforms a wide range of title research requiring considerable judgment, independent analysis and detailed knowledge.
Documents all researchConducts title research to compile search packages covering a wide range of complexity.Investigates and interprets tax records in order to determine tax liability.Job ComplexitiesWork is similar to that performed by intermediate level, but handles more complex, less routine or escalated transactions, based on level of experience and competency.Supervision Received or ExtendedNo formal supervisory responsibility but may be a resource to less experienced team membersImpactWorks independently for most aspects of the jobTypically exercises judgment within defined policies and procedures over a broad areaResolves escalated issues from team members; may escalate issues to more experienced team members/managerKnowledge and Skills/Technology UsedInternet savvyStrong MS skill setStrong investigative, research, and problem solving skillsVerbal and written communication skillsKnowledge of company terminology, search department procedures and tools.Able to navigate company operating systemsTypical EducationHigh School diploma or equivalentTypical Range of Experience3+ years related experiencePay Range$23.37 - $31.15 Hourly, RemoteThis hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting. Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location.First American will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws (e.g., the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act).First American intends to conduct a review of an applicant's criminal history in connection with a conditional offer. First American reasonably believes that a criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following material job duties for this position potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment: handling of confidential, proprietary or trade secret information belonging to First American or its customers, administrating or facilitating financial transactions, and the ability to meet customer-imposed criminal history requirements.