Commercial Examiner

Company	First American
Location	Des Moines, IA, USA, Minneapolis, MN, USA
Salary	$23.82 – $39.71
Type	Full-Time
Degrees
Experience Level	Mid Level, Senior

3-5+ years of Commercial Title Exam or directly related experience
Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary internal and external customer service
Possesses a comprehensive understanding of all documents shown in the public records, knowledge of legal descriptions and the ability to read a legal description and plot it on a map
Self-motivated with ability to work independently, manage and balance multiple projects and to conduct assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices
Analytical review skills
Detail / quality orientation
Proficient in researching title records, searching through multiple title plants and various resources needed to search complex properties and compile records
Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
Customer service orientation
Standard MS skill set
Proficient with company operating systems
Knowledge of legal terms helpful
Work from home, with dedicated space to work without background noise and have high speed internet to use our secure VPN environment
Be available to work fulltime during business hours & attend fulltime training, with ability to work overtime as needed by the business unit
Must be able to work well with others in a remote environment

Performs title examination and examines the chain of title for a wide range of title orders, primarily commercial transactions
Abstracts and analyzes records, such as mortgages, leases, subleases, liens, judgments, easements, vital statistics, and plat and map books
Determines ownership and legal restrictions to verify legal description of property and completeness of records that may cross county lines
Resolves most issues such as missing information, incomplete, inaccurate, or contradictory information contained in the title documentation
Prepares initial title commitment documentation based on the application of procedural guidelines
Prepares and reviews reports for accuracy
May provide underwriting interpretation within established guidelines
Preparing various types of title reports following preestablished First American search and exam guidelines
Perform online research, obtain document copies from county website and other approved imaging systems and be familiar with all aspects of title work