Title Officer Jobs
Title Officer jobs are open across real estate, title insurance, mortgage lending, and escrow services, at levels from entry-level examiner to senior and closing officer, with specializations in residential closings, commercial title, and title curative work. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Job Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and knowledgeable National Title Officer and Underwriting Counsel to join our dynamic team in the Title sector. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the Title industry, including underwriting processes. This role is crucial in ensuring that all title documents are processed accurately and efficiently, adhering to all relevant regulations and standards.
National Title Officer and Underwriting Counsel
Royal Abstract is an established national commercial title agency based in New York, NY. We are seeking an experienced title clearance officer and underwriting counsel to handle transactions in New York and nationwide.
If you want to work in a nurturing congenial work environment and handle interesting and newsworthy transactions, our company is the place to be.
We are seeking a self-motivated detail-oriented individual who is customer oriented and works efficiently. You would be a team member of a staff that includes numerous attorneys and seasoned title personnel.
Compensation will be determined based upon experience and legal expertise. A law degree is not a prerequisite.
This is a great opportunity to grow and thrive in vibrant and friendly office.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
- FCT11
- First American8
- Place Studio5
- Anywhere Real Estate5
- Stewart Title2
Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate
- Insurance
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in title officer jobs.
- 2-5 years of title examination or closing experience in residential or commercial transactions
- Active state title insurance license or ability to obtain one within a set timeframe
- Proficiency in title production software such as SoftPro, RamQuest, or ResWare
- Strong knowledge of title search procedures, lien priority, and chain-of-title analysis
- Associate or bachelor's degree in business, real estate, paralegal studies, or a related field
- Familiarity with RESPA, TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure rules, and closing disclosure preparation
Tips for Your Title Officer Job Search
Tailor your resume for each file type
Hiring managers distinguish between residential, commercial, and REO title experience. List the file types you've closed and the property transaction volumes you've handled, so your resume matches the specific openings you're targeting rather than reading as generic title work.
Highlight your title plant and software fluency
Employers filter quickly on platform experience. Call out your familiarity with SoftPro, RamQuest, ResWare, or state-specific title plants by name. Burying these in a generic skills section costs you callbacks from recruiters who scan for exact tool names.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists title officer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Lead with curative experience when you have it
Title curative skills, clearing liens, resolving gap periods, and correcting chain-of-title defects, are harder to hire for than closing experience. If you have them, front-load that on your resume and mention it in your cover letter to stand out from candidates with purely closing backgrounds.
Prepare scenario answers for exam questions
Interviewers routinely ask how you'd handle a prior lien that didn't show in the search, a missed easement, or a forged deed in the chain. Walk through your actual decision process and who you'd escalate to, not just the outcome, because underwriting judgment is what they're actually evaluating.
Negotiate on signing bonus and continuing education support
Title officer base offers at smaller agencies have less flexibility than corporate titles, but signing bonuses and employer-paid CE credits for your title license renewals are often negotiable. Ask about both before you accept, especially if you're bringing a book of relationships or curative expertise.
Title Officer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most title officers?
The companies hiring the most title officers right now include FCT, First American, and Place Studio, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Tennessee, and New Jersey, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. National title underwriters and regional escrow companies tend to post the highest volume of openings year-round.
How many title officer jobs are remote?
About 53% of title officer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, which is lower than many professional roles because wet signatures, notarizations, and county recorder interactions still require in-person presence in many states. Title examination and curative review positions tend to offer the most remote flexibility within the field.
How do you become a title officer?
Start by working as a title searcher, title examiner, or closing coordinator to build hands-on knowledge of chain-of-title analysis, lien searches, and settlement procedures. Once you have that foundation, apply for your state title insurance license, which typically requires a pre-licensing course, a passing score on a state exam, and a background check. Most title officers reach the role after a few years in supporting positions within a title agency or underwriter.
Can you get hired as a title officer with no experience?
Direct title officer roles are rarely entry-level, but you can break in by starting as a title searcher, escrow assistant, or real estate paralegal where you build the chain-of-title and lien-clearance skills employers actually screen for. Paralegal or legal studies backgrounds are valued at many agencies, and some smaller regional companies will train candidates who already hold a real estate license and show strong attention to detail in the application process.
What does the title officer interview process look like?
Most title officer interviews involve an initial phone or video screen focused on your software experience and the types of transactions you've closed, followed by an in-person or panel interview with a branch manager or underwriting contact. Expect scenario-based questions where you walk through how you'd resolve a specific title defect, missing heir, or lien dispute. Some employers add a short written exercise asking you to review a title commitment excerpt and flag issues.
Where can I find and apply to title officer jobs?
You can find and apply to title officer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience, location, and the type of transactions you want to work on, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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