Job Description
Title Examiner career opportunity available at Martin Abstract Company Inc. for an individual who is an effective communicator, team player, and organized self-starter with a positive attitude.
Property records include but are not limited to deeds, deeds of trusts, contracts, liens, judgments, probates, trusts, and other documents for issuing title commitments and resolving title requirements.
Title Examiner Responsibilities:
- Examining property records to determine title conditions
- Scrutinizing recorded trust deeds and contracts which may affect property titles.
- Drafting title documents for Underwriters
- Locating tax records, judgments, liens, mortgages, and bankruptcy and foreclosure proceedings.
- Keeping records of property title information gathered throughout the investigation.
- Updating colleagues and clients on the progress made with property title research.
- Interviewing lenders, property buyers and sellers, and courthouse officials.
- Thoroughly researching any conditions or restrictions that may exist on property titles.
- Summarizing pertinent legal or insurance details for examination, proof, or ready reference.
- Reporting research findings on property titles accurately and clearly.
Title Examiner Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED.
- Completed college-level or paralegal coursework in property law or similar is recommended.
- Previous Title Examiner experience with associated training.
- Experience in the real estate industry would be advantageous.
- Sound knowledge of terminology and other technical aspects relating to property titles.
- Exceptional research ability, combined with sound analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Proficiency with public records search programs such as ATIDS, Data Trace, and LexisNexis.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work independently, and as part of a team.
- Exceptional interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
Benefits Monday-Friday, 13 paid holidays
Flexible hours
Required education-High School Diploma
Required experience - Minimum 1 year in an office environment