What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Title Insurance Examiner position at Fidelity National Title?
Fidelity National Title is seeking a dedicated and experienced Commercial Title Examiner to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for examining documents related to commercial properties to determine their record status and preparing preliminary reports, commitments, objection letters, and survey reads. Your expertise will ensure that we can issue endorsements and title policies in accordance with our company’s examining procedures, while supporting our customers in clearing title for seamless transactions.
**Key Responsibilities:**
- Conduct thorough searches and examinations of both basic and complex real estate chains of title.
- Prepare title commitments following company standards and guidelines.
- Identify legal descriptions based on platted and metes and bounds descriptions, with the capability to accurately draft metes and bounds descriptions.
- Review ALTA surveys to identify items affecting title commitments, and apply findings to issue ALTA endorsements as applicable.
- Underwrite files within your approved authority, review title objection letters, and produce pro forma packages acceptable to all parties involved.
- Collaborate with commercial department personnel and state underwriting counsel on complex issues.
- Participate in business development efforts to maintain existing client relationships and acquire new clientele.
**Qualifications:**
- Minimum of 3 years of title examining experience.
- Strong understanding of real estate law with the ability to assess legal documents impacting transactions.
- Familiarity with industry-standard concepts, practices, and procedures.
- Exceptional attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Self-motivated with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously while providing timely customer responses.
- Commitment to continuous learning and adaptability in a rapidly changing industry.
- Experience with SoftPro, TitlePoint, and Laredo is a plus.
- Experience with metes and bounds and survey reading is advantageous.
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
If you are looking to advance your career in a supportive and professional environment, we invite you to apply for the Commercial Title Examiner position at Chicago Title. Join us in delivering exceptional service and expertise to our clients.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Examining: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person