Title Underwriting Counsel

Ohio Real Title is a premier provider of title services to the financial, legal, and real estate communities. We are unique in prioritizing a work-life balance, showing care to our employees, and operating by principles of trust and understanding. With a 20% growth rate over the last five years, we seek ambitious professionals to advance alongside the company. But don't worry; no matter how much the company grows, we never lose the feeling of family at ORT. We're not your typical title company.

The Underwriting Counsel position provides underwriting and legal support to our partner Sandhu Law Group and Ohio Real Title Agency clients and employees. It requires strong multitasking skills, a precision-oriented mindset, and caution with risk. We are looking for individuals who are detailed, thorough, and comfortable with challenges. 

We're seeking someone who enjoys working on a team and is committed to doing things right. Our Values Statement says, "Sound, durable relationships based on trust yield the best results," and we mean it – with clients and our staff. You'll learn our processes from experienced staff and be positioned to succeed in our fast-paced, growth-oriented organization. If you want to work hard with others on the administrative tasks involved in title processing, you are the person we're looking for.

Synopsis:

• Provides underwriting support, counsel, and authorization to company personnel, agents, and customer(s) related to the issuance of real estate title insurance commitments and policies.
• Utilizes underwriting standards and guidelines within delegated authority limits to underwrite the issuance of title insurance.
• Guides company personnel in the performance of real estate settlement services.
• Issues underwriting standards and guidelines by established company processes.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Law Degree required.
• Admitted to practice in state of employment.
• Licensed to practice law in good standing.
• 1-2 years of title underwriting experience.
• Must be familiar with real estate law.
• Strong understanding of fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures for real estate title and settlement processes.
• General knowledge of Federal and State regulations related to real estate title insurance and settlement services.
• General understanding of underwriting real estate transactions to issue title insurance policies.
• Ability to collaborate and act decisively.
• Detail oriented.
• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Good organizational skills, able to multitask, prioritize, and follow up promptly.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Requires abstract thinking and creative solutions.

We like to have fun, too! Other perks include annual company events, a 3% contribution to your 401k even if you don't contribute, company-wide contests, birthday and anniversary recognitions, annual reviews, and more!

Ohio Real Title provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. It prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.