Title Officer Jobs for OPT Students
Title Officer jobs on OPT require employers familiar with real estate law and title insurance workflows, where your F-1 status is a genuine fit. Most roles expect a legal, finance, or business degree, and CPT or OPT authorization satisfies work eligibility. Your 12-month standard OPT window is enough to establish yourself in a title company.
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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 ten 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.
What We Do
Come join First American, where we recognize our true worth is our people. We are looking to add a 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 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 may 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.
- 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 request Hold Harmless letters from other title companies and also issue as necessary.
What You’ll Bring
- 3-5 years 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.
Pay Range
$26.88 - $35.82 Hourly, Remote
This 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 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.
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 ten 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.
What We Do
Come join First American, where we recognize our true worth is our people. We are looking to add a 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 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 may 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.
- 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 request Hold Harmless letters from other title companies and also issue as necessary.
What You’ll Bring
- 3-5 years 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.
Pay Range
$26.88 - $35.82 Hourly, Remote
This 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 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.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship in Title Officer
Target independent title agencies over large national chains
Smaller regional title agencies often make faster hiring decisions and are more willing to work through OPT paperwork. Large national chains typically route all compliance questions through legal departments, which slows the process considerably.
Lead with your degree field, not just your OPT status
Title Officers need a background in real estate, law, finance, or business. Framing your application around your degree and coursework first positions you as a qualified candidate before immigration status even enters the conversation.
Clarify the difference between OPT and sponsorship upfront
Many real estate employers assume hiring international students means immediate H-1B sponsorship. Explaining that OPT is pre-authorized federal work authorization, requiring nothing from the employer upfront, removes the biggest objection before interviews begin.
Get a notary public commission as early as possible
Many Title Officer roles require notarization authority. Obtaining your state notary commission while on OPT strengthens your candidacy immediately and signals long-term commitment to the role, independent of your visa timeline.
Use STEM OPT extension if your degree qualifies
A finance, business analytics, or legal studies degree from a STEM-designated program can extend your OPT from 12 to 36 months. That added runway makes you substantially more attractive to employers weighing future sponsorship.
Build familiarity with title software before interviews
Hands-on knowledge of platforms like RamQuest or SoftPro signals readiness to contribute immediately. Employers in title insurance move fast at closing, so demonstrating software fluency reduces the perceived risk of onboarding an OPT candidate.
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Can F-1 OPT students legally work as Title Officers in the United States?
Yes. F-1 students with approved OPT authorization can work as Title Officers without any additional filing by the employer. Your Employment Authorization Document covers full-time employment in a role related to your degree field, such as finance, business, or legal studies. The employer simply verifies your EAD during the I-9 process.
Does a Title Officer role qualify as related employment for OPT purposes?
It depends on your degree. A Title Officer position typically qualifies as directly related if your degree is in finance, business administration, real estate, or paralegal studies. Students with degrees in unrelated fields should consult their DSO before accepting an offer, since all OPT employment must connect to your program of study.
How do I find Title Officer jobs where employers are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for employers willing to hire F-1 OPT students, so you're not sorting through postings that exclude international candidates. Title Officer roles appear in the real estate and legal services categories. Browsing Migrate Mate saves significant time compared to applying broadly and encountering sponsorship rejections late in the process.
What happens to my OPT authorization if I'm unemployed between Title Officer jobs?
OPT allows a maximum of 90 cumulative days of unemployment during your 12-month authorization window. If you lose a Title Officer position, that clock continues running. Finding a new qualifying role before hitting 90 days is critical. STEM OPT extension holders face a stricter 150-day limit total across both the standard and extended periods.
Will Title Officer employers sponsor H-1B visas after my OPT ends?
Some do, but it varies significantly by employer size and how specialized your role becomes. Larger title insurance companies and real estate law firms are more likely to sponsor than small independent agencies. Demonstrating measurable value during your OPT period, particularly around closing accuracy and compliance workflows, strengthens the case for sponsorship considerably.
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