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 nine 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

Come join First American, where we recognize our true worth is our people.  We are looking to add a Commercial Title Officer to our growing team.  In this role you will work in a dynamic, fast-paced setting supporting our Title team in a variety of ways that could include, analyzing various data points, verifying key information, and collaborating with customers, attorneys, and lenders.

In this role, you will exhibit analytical, strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills. The Title Officer is responsible for effectively accomplishing the real estate closing transaction and ensuring title insurability.

What You’ll Do

• Provides underwriting support to lenders, attorneys and other parties in commercial transactions related to the issuance of real estate title insurance commitments and policies.
• Collaborates with underwriting and parties to find solutions and navigate title issues.
• Utilizes underwriting standards and guidelines within delegated authority limits, to underwrite the issuance of title insurance.
• Additional duties include review of attorney title comment letters, preparing proforma and endorsement requests, mapping legal descriptions, survey reviews
• Analyze records such as mortgages, liens, easements, and surveys
• Work on challenging, involved transactions that may include leaseholds, co-ops, condominium conversions
• Analyze effect of foreclosures, tax proceedings, bankruptcy proceedings and the like on title
• May participate in business development activities to maintain existing clients and acquire new clients
• May price endorsements and policies in accordance with schedule of fees
• May request Hold Harmless letters from other title companies and also issue as necessary

What You’ll Bring

• Title experience in the state of Illinois
• Strong understanding of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of real estate title and settlement process.
• Title search and exam experience preferred
• Strong analytical rigor and business acumen
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to provide alternative solutions or convey unpopular information with tact
• Ability to collaborate and act decisively; build relationships internally and externally.
• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize and timely follow up
• Abstract thinking and creative solutions.
• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure
• Strong Customer Service orientation

What We Offer

By choice, we don’t simply accept individuality – we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it! Our People First Culture celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion not simply because it’s the right thing to do, but also because it’s the key to our success. We are proud to foster an authentic and inclusive workplace For All. You are free and encouraged to bring your entire, unique self to work. First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term.

Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.