Title Specialist
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Customer Title Specialist

Virginia Beach, VA

Candidate REQUIRED be located in VA Beach area for client visits as needed

As a Customer Title Specialist, you'll not only review property records and ensure insurability but you'll also serve as the key point of contact for one of our largest clients. This role is both analytical and customer-facing, requiring strong technical expertise in title examination along with polished communication skills to manage client relationships, resolve escalated issues, and deliver a best-in-class experience.

If you thrive at the intersection of research, problem-solving, and client service and enjoy working in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment then this is an exciting opportunity to grow your expertise on a national stage.

What You'll Do

• Serve as the primary contact for a major client, managing escalations and ensuring satisfaction.
• Review and analyze title orders, property records, and supporting documents.
• Perform multi-state title examinations of deeds, mortgages, tax records, liens, plats, and more.
• Prepare title commitments, preliminary reports, and ownership histories.
• Identify and clear title defects such as breaks in chain of title, unreleased mortgages, and encumbrances.
• Collaborate with underwriters, attorneys, and curative staff to resolve issues.
• Maintain compliance with regulations, underwriting standards, and strict deadlines.
• Assist with curative work, policy issuance, and training new examiners.

What You Bring

• 3+ years of experience in title examination (multi-state/national preferred).
• Proven experience in client-facing roles, ideally serving as a primary contact for large accounts.
• Strong knowledge of real estate legal documents and title insurance underwriting.
• Ability to interpret legal descriptions, surveys, and plats.
• Experience with Resware or other title production software (preferred).
• Exceptional attention to detail, analytical ability, and communication skills.
• Independent, deadline-driven, and comfortable managing a high-volume workload.

About First Title

First Title is a technology-forward leader in the title insurance and closing services industry. Headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area, with strategic regional offices nationwide, First Title combines deep industry expertise with cutting-edge technology to deliver superior solutions to the country's top real estate and financial services organizations. Unlike traditional title agencies, First Title provides comprehensive strategic consulting, implements rigorously vetted digital platforms, and offers highly personalized services designed to drive client success. At the heart of this commitment is the company's technology, Resware, which streamlines processes, accelerates turn times, and reduces inefficiencies—ultimately enhancing value and profitability for clients nationwide.