Title Examiner

Description

Responsible for the examination of title records, issuance of title insurance commitments and owner and encumbrance reports.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Examine title documents filed in the public records and issue a title commitment and/or Owner & Encumbrance report for junior lien customers.

Research property tax information on the computer.

Research names for bankruptcy, state and federal tax liens and judgment information on the computerized General Index System.

Handle customer inquiries regarding title problems.

Review documents prior to closing/recording and determine if they are sufficient to cure title defects and are in recordable format.

Occasionally enter orders on Title Order Entry System, type Commitments.

Ability to read metes and bounds.

Regular attendance Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., is required.

Must be dependable and punctual.

Ability to work overtime as requested and approved by supervisor.

Ability to accept supervision.

Ability to foster, develop and maintain professional and collaborative working relationships. Must be able to get along with others, i.e., peers, supervisors, outside customers, and vendors.

Ability to obtain necessary log on credentials from Plant Service Providers.

Must be personable, positive and a professional representative of the Company.

Ability to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of management, employees and customers by email, phone and in person. 

Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Working knowledge of real estate law.

Ability to run simple legal descriptions. 

Abstracting knowledge is mandatory.

Must have ability to review Probates, Divorce and Bankruptcy proceedings in addition to Tax and District Court suits.

Must be computer literate.

Excellent verbal and written communications skills to respond to customer requests.

Good organizational skills.

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We offer a competitive salary, and an excellent benefit package including health, life, and disability insurance; paid time off; and retirement plans