Senior Title Examiner – Complex Projects

First American

Senior title examiner handling complex real estate title projects for First American Vacation Ownership. Examining condominium titles, interpreting records, writing title products, and mentoring examiners.

Posted 8/18/2026full-timeRemote • Arizona, California, Nevada • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $27 - $36 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in title examination and analysis, particularly in Arizona, California, and Nevada, with a strong ability to interpret legal descriptions and provide underwriting guidance. Proven experience in mentoring and supervising team members while managing complex title orders in residential, commercial, and home builder sectors.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Title Examination ExperienceEasement and Declaration ReviewLegal Description AnalysisClient EngagementComplex Problem-Solving Skills

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Hard Skills

Title ExaminationTitle SearchingLegal Terms KnowledgeMortgage AnalysisLien AnalysisJudgment AnalysisEasement AnalysisAbstractingResearch SkillsAdministrative Skills

Soft Skills

Excellent Verbal CommunicationExcellent Written CommunicationAbility to Work Under PressureFlexibility to Changing DemandsMentoring Skills

Tools & Technologies

Industry Operating SystemsTitle Products Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Title Agent License

Industry Keywords

Condominium ProjectsResidential SectorCommercial SectorHome Builder SectorChain of TitleTitle OrdersUnderwriting Interpretation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Examine chain of title for underlying real estate in condominium projects and individual condominium interests
Perform title examinations of complex title orders requiring a high level of expertise
Abstract and analyze mortgages, liens, judgments, easements, vital statistics, plat and map books, ownership, legal restrictions, legal descriptions, and record completeness
Write title products based on procedural guidelines
Provide underwriting interpretation within established guidelines
Guide, train, and mentor less experienced team members
Supervise special projects assigned by the department manager
Engage with clients and customers
Act as a resource on special projects
Work without direct reports

Requirements

What you’ll need

Arizona, California, and Nevada title examination experience
Intricate title examination experience in Residential, Commercial, or Home Builder sectors
Breadth and depth of experience with easement and declaration review
Aptitude to analyze real estate project sales
7+ years of experience with both title examination and title searching
Title Agent license preferred but not required
Knowledge of legal terms used in title documents
Ability to read and decipher legal descriptions relating to title orders
Commercial experience a plus
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Research skills
Complex problem-solving skills
Ability to work well under pressure and remain flexible to changing demands
Solid administrative skills
Strong knowledge of industry and company operating systems, tools, and applications
High school diploma or equivalent

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Inclusive, people-first workplace culture
Equal opportunity employer