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:
Perform title examinations and analyze for cooperative properties throughout New York State, including NYC (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island)
Conduct detailed searches using ACRIS (NYC) and county clerk/land record systems (e.g., Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, Rockland, etc.)
Examine and interpret NY-specific documents, including deeds, mortgages, satisfactions, assignments, CEMA transactions, and transfer documents
Perform co-op searches, including review of proprietary leases, stock certificates, recognition agreements, and managing agent documentation
Conduct and analyze UCC lien searches at the state and county level, and identify filings affecting cooperative interests and real property
Review tax records, water/sewer liens, ECB violations, and municipal charges impacting title (especially within NYC)
Identify and resolve title issues common in NY, including:
Missing or improperly recorded satisfactions
Open mortgages or assignments
Judgments and liens (including federal, state, and local)
Name variations and vesting issues
Breaks in chain of title
Prepare clear, concise coop lien searches and curative requirements for underwriting and closing teams
May provide underwriting interpretation within established NY guidelines
Other duties as assigned
What You’ll Bring:
4+ years of directly related New York title examination experience
Strong working knowledge of ACRIS and NY county recording systems
Experience with NY co-op transactions and cooperative title review
Familiarity with UCC searches (NY State and county-level) and lien resolution
Knowledge of NYC-specific items such as ECB violations, municipal liens, and tax-related searches
Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and quality
Ability to work independently in a remote environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
High School diploma or equivalent
Pay 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.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 is inclusive for all employees - not just because it's the right thing to do, but 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.
First American is a diversified financial services company that has operated since 1889, providing banking, wealth management, and trust solutions on a national, full-service basis. As a federal savings bank and member of the First American family of companies (NYSE: FAF), they develop APIs and transactional banking capabilities that enable customers, partners, and internal systems to connect with their banking platform. The company specializes in integration solutions, wire transfer workflows, and transactional systems for financial services. First American is recognized for its people-first culture and has been named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list for eleven consecutive years.
