Title Officer

Job description

Land Title is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team as a Title Examiner/Title Officer. This position requires experience reviewing public records pertaining to real property and production of Commitments to Insure. Strong customer service skills and ability to work with deadlines a must. Bring your skills and experience to our positive team environment and build your career with a local company that understands the value of your effort and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Examine condition of title to determine ownership, legal description, lien status of property and property owner, identify and set forth usage restrictions, easements and conditions of title.
• Reduce the research to a written format using the various products the underwriter and company offer to meet the title needs of the customer.
• Utilize the various County and State websites and other internet sources to research and solve problems.
• Input data into various computer programs for retrieval and use by other company personnel.
• As needed, update the title file by issuing subsequent title report or title supplement.
• Proof title products for accuracy and completeness prior to delivery to customer.
• Assist customers, lending institutions, escrow companies, seller and buyer with questions and issue resolution.
• Assist Title Assistants with business and title related questions and solutions.
• Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Attend industry related functions as assigned.
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office, Qualia, Streamline, Green Folders, Title Scan and others)
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintain a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
• Ability to work independently and carry out assignments within parameters of instruction given, prescribed routines and standard accepted practices.
• Must have an excellent knowledge of underwriter’s procedures and requirements and apply the same to the title products.
• Must understand basic legal requirements, procedures and processes as they relate to real estate and title insurance products.
• Must be able to prioritize work flow and be able to quickly change work focus if priorities change.
• Minimum education – High School Graduate
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance
• Ability to sit for long periods of time
• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on the phone.
• Must be able to formulate concise, complete and thorough thoughts in a written and verbal format.

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Title Examining: 2 years (Required)
• Title Industry: 4 years (Preferred)