| First American Financial Corporation (NYSE: FAF) is a leading provider of title insurance and settlement services to the real estate and mortgage industries, that traces its heritage back to 1889. First American and its affiliated companies also provide title plant management services; title and other real property records and images; valuation products and services; home warranty products; property and casualty insurance; and banking, trust and investment advisory services. With revenues of $3.8 billion in 2011, the company offers its products and services directly and through its agents and partners in all 50 states and abroad. More information about the company can be found at www.firstam.com. |
Assembles title packages, searches for tax documentation or performs other research related to escrow and title closings. Works independently and uses experience to compile search packages ranging in complexity that require research and investigation. Builds knowledge base of state practices and requirements.
• Conducts title research to compile search packages ranging in complexity
• Processes departmental documents requiring specific knowledge of functional operations, type correspondence and reports from rough drafts.
• Researches, investigates, and creates title files; documents all research; and prepares endorsements and supplemental documents
• Compiles, investigates and interprets tax records in order to determine tax liability.
• Assignments vary in complexity
• Using established procedures performs assignments.
• Work under general supervision applying well established techniques, procedures or specific standards.
• Exercises judgment within defined policies and procedures
• Escalates issues to more experienced team members
• High School diploma or equivalent
• 1+ years related experience in Philadelphia County
• Internet savvy
• Data entry/typing skills
• Standard MS skill set
• Investigative / research skills
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of company terminology, search department procedures and tools |
| First American offers an empowered work environment that encourages creativity, initiative and professional growth. Our salaries are competitive and we offer an extensive benefits package, including: Health, Dental, Vision Care, 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan that includes a discretionary company match tied to profitability, Voluntary Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance, Basic and Voluntary Life and Accidental Death Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent Care), Employee Assistance Program, Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program, Tuition Assistance Program, Voluntary Group Legal, Auto, Long-Term Care Insurance, Settlement Services Reimbursement Program, and Company Credit Union. |
To apply to the position, please go to www.firstam.com/careers and search for position# 33864BR and follow the instructions to apply.
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