You are an experienced title professional with at least four years of hands-on experience specifically examining New York property titles. You possess a high sc
Work type: remote
Location: USA, New York, New York | USA, New York, Remote
Salary: $23 – $31/hr
Type: Full-time
You are an experienced title professional with at least four years of hands-on experience specifically examining New York property titles. You possess a high school diploma and a deep understanding of state-specific real estate records and cooperative property transactions. **What makes it worth a look...** First American is offering a fully remote role paying between $23.37 and $31.15 per hour. This is a chance to leverage your specialized knowledge of New York real estate systems while working with a company recognized as a Fortune 100 best place to work. **You might be a good fit if you...** * Have extensive working knowledge of ACRIS and New York county land record systems. * Are comfortable navigating complex cooperative transactions, including stock certificates and proprietary leases. * Can independently analyze UCC liens and municipal charges like ECB violations. * Possess direct experience resolving title defects such as missing satisfactions or chain of title breaks.
# Who We Are
Join a team that puts its People First! 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. For more information, please visit www.careers.firstam.com.
# What We Do
Dive into your love of history and research to help us provide critical data to our teams and customers in the real estate space. 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.
First American is looking to add a Title Examiner to our team. This position plays a key role in coordinating the resolution and completion of the title process. Primary responsibilities include searching public records and examining titles to determine the legal condition of property title—primarily for cooperative properties across New York (including NYC boroughs and surrounding counties)—and developing solutions to cure title issues.
This role includes working within New York’s unique title environment, including ACRIS, county clerk systems, and cooperative (co-op) transactions, as well as preparing and revising coop lien searches in accordance with NY underwriting practices. The right candidate must be able to work remotely and independently, utilizing experience to examine title of varying complexity, establish chain of title, and identify risks specific to New York real estate.
What You’ll Do:
This 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.