Title Examiner
Westcor Land Title Insurance Company®
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Alabama • United States
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About the role
- Title Examiners are responsible for abstracting and examining documents from the public records and providing title opinions based on the facts and documentation.
- Examine title orders within company guidelines to determine the conditions of the title and insurability by considering the effect of documents such as deeds, mortgages, judgments and lens, mechanics liens, tax liens, judgments, assessments, probates, and other matters of record.
- Research respective title plant software, analyze & evaluate pertinent record documents for determination of ownership, legal description, & any conjunction to title.
- Explain the chain of title, exceptions, and requirements to customers and managers.
- Recognize title defects and formulate a curative solution.
- Assess risks and liabilities that may jeopardize the company, and bring these matters to the attention of the local title manager, state title manager, or underwriter, as appropriate.
- Maintain proper production levels and delivery standards on a daily basis.
- Work closely with the customer and management to meet time requirements for options, and assist with answering questions.
- Prepare an accurate and compressive title commitment in accordance with company examining and policy procedures.
- Perform other duties assigned by the manager.
- Participates in special projects and miscellaneous duties as assigned by management.
Requirements
- Familiarity with title searching software preferred, such as Ingenuity and County websites, etc.
- Prior experience examining in the State of Alabama.
- Knowledge of underwriting policies and guidelines for specified States.
- Knowledge of real estate law and title and escrow curative procedures.
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Organizational skills and ability to work within established time frames.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining control.
- Excellent problem-solving/critical thinking.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision benefits
- Employer-paid disability and life insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- 401K with company match
- Paid time off and company-paid holidays
- Wellness resources
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
effective communicationorganizational skillsproblem-solvingcritical thinkingtime managementcustomer serviceattention to detailcollaborationadaptabilitywork under pressure