TITLE EXAMINER

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