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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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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
Leverage your love of history and research to help provide solid information to our teams and customers in the commercial real estate space. First American is looking to add a Commercial Title Officer to our growing team. In this role you will work in a dynamic, fast-paced setting supporting the team in a variety of ways including performing title searches for commercial transactions ranging from single site to high-liability multi-site, analyzing records and data, contributing key information that is critical to the transaction process. You will play a pivotal role in coordinating the resolution and completion of the commercial title process.Come be part of the most successful company in the industry, leveraging the best technology and strongest escrow and underwriter partners, where we are transforming the commercial real estate experience one deed at a time.
What You’ll Do:
- Perform or review complete title searches for commercial transactions depending on the locality and corporate standards.
- Analyze records, such as liens, judgments, easements, vital statistics, and property survey to determine ownership and legal restrictions and to verify legal description of property and completeness of records
- Properly price commitments, endorsements, policies and guarantees using appropriate schedule of fees and charges
- Review and approve a variety of documentation including deeds, operating agreements, and corporate resolutions
- Select appropriate write-ups for commitments and policies for both standard and extended coverage
- In some regions/locations, consult with attorneys to review search packages and on matters that require escalation
What You’ll Bring:
- National Commercial experience required
- Passion for helping customers while maintaining a professional and positive attitude
- Proven problem-solving skills with eagerness to learn and share
- Understands how to navigate internal and external resources to gather information and resolve questions
- Excellent verbal and written communication with internal and external customers; uses various types of communication to meet customer expectations and build relationships
- Natural curiosity, enjoys researching the history and background of transactions, analyzing, and evaluating records
- Thrives in contributing to a team working together to deliver beyond customer expectations Comfortable guiding others as they grow in the field
- Knowledge of MS Office suite and ability to quickly adapt to new software applications and technologies
- Flexible with the ability to multi-task and handle all aspects of title support
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 3-5 years of commercial title related experience
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 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.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
Leverage your love of history and research to help provide solid information to our teams and customers in the commercial real estate space. First American is looking to add a Commercial Title Officer to our growing team. In this role you will work in a dynamic, fast-paced setting supporting the team in a variety of ways including performing title searches for commercial transactions ranging from single site to high-liability multi-site, analyzing records and data, contributing key information that is critical to the transaction process. You will play a pivotal role in coordinating the resolution and completion of the commercial title process.Come be part of the most successful company in the industry, leveraging the best technology and strongest escrow and underwriter partners, where we are transforming the commercial real estate experience one deed at a time.
What You’ll Do:
- Perform or review complete title searches for commercial transactions depending on the locality and corporate standards.
- Analyze records, such as liens, judgments, easements, vital statistics, and property survey to determine ownership and legal restrictions and to verify legal description of property and completeness of records
- Properly price commitments, endorsements, policies and guarantees using appropriate schedule of fees and charges
- Review and approve a variety of documentation including deeds, operating agreements, and corporate resolutions
- Select appropriate write-ups for commitments and policies for both standard and extended coverage
- In some regions/locations, consult with attorneys to review search packages and on matters that require escalation
What You’ll Bring:
- National Commercial experience required
- Passion for helping customers while maintaining a professional and positive attitude
- Proven problem-solving skills with eagerness to learn and share
- Understands how to navigate internal and external resources to gather information and resolve questions
- Excellent verbal and written communication with internal and external customers; uses various types of communication to meet customer expectations and build relationships
- Natural curiosity, enjoys researching the history and background of transactions, analyzing, and evaluating records
- Thrives in contributing to a team working together to deliver beyond customer expectations Comfortable guiding others as they grow in the field
- Knowledge of MS Office suite and ability to quickly adapt to new software applications and technologies
- Flexible with the ability to multi-task and handle all aspects of title support
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 3-5 years of commercial title related experience
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 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.Title Officer Jobs by Experience Level
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Who's Hiring
- Chicago Title Insurance Company19
- First American11
- FCT8
- Anywhere Real Estate6
- Place Studio5
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 Chicago Title Insurance Company, First American, and FCT, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 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 31% of title officer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 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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