Commercial Examiner

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Commercial Title Examiner with strong expertise in examining complex commercial real estate transactions.

The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience in Full Search, county records research, tax records, chain of title, legal descriptions, liens, easements, plat examination, and complex multi-parcel transactions. Experience working across Texas counties is highly preferred.

This role requires a high degree of accuracy, sound judgment, and strong analytical capabilities to deliver clear, comprehensive, and high-quality title products while supporting First American's standards for service excellence.

Key Responsibilities: Title Examination

▪ Conduct detailed and comprehensive examinations of commercial property records, including deeds, easements, liens, general index records, tax records, plats, and related documents.

▪ Perform and analyze Full Searches with a minimum 30-year search standard.

▪ Review and validate chain of title, legal descriptions, surveys, conveyances, and other instruments to support accurate title commitments.

▪ Demonstrate strong knowledge of all types of legal descriptions and identify discrepancies or potential title concerns.

▪ Independently examine complex, multi-parcel, multi-site, and specialized commercial transactions.

▪ Identify and evaluate liens, encumbrances, easements, tax matters, ownership issues, and other title exceptions.

▪ Apply First American underwriting guidelines consistently to support quality, accuracy, and risk mitigation.

Commercial & Specialty Expertise

▪ Support complex developments requiring ALTA/NSPS survey coordination, special endorsements, or unique risk analysis.

▪ Provide examination insights and guidance on high-complexity or unique title matters.

▪ Demonstrate a strong understanding of the needs of commercial clients, attorneys, lenders, brokers, and internal stakeholders.

▪ Provide clear and timely communication regarding title findings, special requirements, exceptions, and potential issues.

▪ Anticipate client requirements and adapt examination efforts to unique or niche commercial property types.

▪ Uphold First American's standards for professionalism, service excellence, quality, and customer-focused problem solving.

What We're Looking For

5+ years of Title Examination experience, preferably with significant exposure to commercial transactions.

Strong hands-on experience with Full Search, with a minimum 30-year search standard.

Texas county examination experience is highly preferred.

Strong knowledge of county tax records, tax assessments, delinquent taxes, tax liens, and related property records.

Experience handling complex commercial, multi-parcel, and multi-site properties.

Strong knowledge of chain of title, deeds, easements, liens, plats, surveys, and legal descriptions.

Strong understanding of real estate law, commercial title insurance, ALTA standards, and underwriting principles.

Commercial real estate or legal experience is an added advantage.

Experience with multi-state transactions is highly beneficial.

Exceptional analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.

High attention to detail with the ability to identify and resolve complex title issues.

Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining accuracy and quality in a fast-paced environment.

Proficiency with title examination systems, county records platforms, and proprietary First American software.

Educational Qualification

Any Graduate

Minimum 15 years of formal education