Title Searcher

Responsible to provide accurate and professional title commitments, maintain high level of productivity and products, assess risk and liabilities in accordance with policy provisions, and provide title opinions based on the facts and documentation.

Job Roles:

· Examine title orders within company guidelines to determine the conditions of the title and insurability by considering the effect of documents such as deeds, deeds of trust, mechanics liens, tax liens, judgments, assessments, probates and other matters of record

· Explain chain of title, exceptions, and requirements to customers and managers

· Recognize title defects and formulate curative requirements

· Assess risks and liabilities that may jeopardize the company, and bring these matters to the attention of the local title manager

· Maintain proper production levels and delivery standards on a daily basis

· Review surveys prepared on properties, if applicable

· Work closely with the customer and escrow staff 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 title searches, verifying, reviewing and compiling information including but not limited to, geographic information, property surveys and legal description, title orders, customer information, ownership histories, physical address, etc. which involves the return of a set of documents reflecting the history of a property.

· Updates title and judgment searches and ensures timely processing of associated documents, etc.

· Answers questions and inquiries regarding process, procedures and transactions.

· Submits details for examination of the title and provides updates to appropriate parties.

· Utilizes various documents, files, websites and title search software.

· Recommends and advise management on process improvement and impact of change and leads initiatives to improve processes and service/products.

· Perform other duties assigned by manager

Role Specific Knowledge:

· Experience with Microsoft Office, ResWare and Internet software

· Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures

· Ability to operate in an environment with tight deadlines and strict standards

· Good knowledge of transactional documentation standards and ability to apply standard in non-standard situations

· Excellent written communication and presentation skills

· Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

· A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• Real Estate Title Insurance: 5 years (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

License:

• Indiana Title Producer (Preferred)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Title Insurance Industry Experience

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Required)
• Customer service: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person