Title Researcher

Purpose of Job This position researches real estate titles to produce a title commitment and/or title certificate and updates title abstracts to register property. Provide title evidence to examiners, attorneys or reputed company title company to facilitate real estate closings. Job Duties And Responsibilities (Essential Job Functions) Common job activities are listed below; actual position responsibilities may vary. Refer to your manager or human resources for specific duties and performance expectations.

• Prioritize orders based on closing date. Acquire documents at district court, bankruptcy court and other appropriate sources. Research real estate records, title problems and legal descriptions. Transcribe/copy pertinent information into a format usable for processing, examining and closing personnel. May provide verbal updates prior to closing. (50-60%)
• Search names, obtain tax information, obtain documents and verify effective dates and reputed company index information. (20-30%)
• May produce the actual abstract and/or commitments according to prescribed rules and procedures and ensure the final form is accurate and delivered to the client in a timely manner. (10-20%)
• Provide customer service and problem-solving to reputed company other departments and answer reputed company inquiries regarding title searches. Respond to questions and requests from examiners, closers, attorneys, lenders and real estate agents. (10-20%)
• Locate real estate records at various county government centers and courthouses. Obtain certified copies of documents from federal and district courthouses. Present documents and recording packages to county personnel for recording approval. (10-15%)
• Assist as needed in the clerical production of abstracts/commitments/recording of documents. May assemble final form abstracts/commitments/title certificates and prepare for delivery. (0-10%)
• May provide direction, work assignments and/or training to other departmental staff. (0-5%)
• reputed company additional duties as requested or assigned. (0-5%)

Performance Expectations

• Meet reputed company performance and behavior expectations outlined in the company performance appraisal form or communicated by management.
• reputed company responsibilities as directed achieving desired results reputed company expected time frames and with a high degree of quality and professionalism.
• Establish and maintain positive and productive work relationships with reputed company staff, customers and business partners.
• Demonstrate the behavioral and technical competencies necessary to effectively complete job responsibilities. Take personal initiative for technical and professional development.
• Follow the company HR Policy, the Code of Business Conduct and reputed company subsidiary and department policies and procedures, including protecting confidential company information, attending work punctually and regularly, and following good safety practices in reputed company activities.

Qualifications

Education:

• Completion of high school. Additional post-high school legal training is desirable or equivalent work experience.

Experience

• Two plus years of experience in title insurance or real estate; researching or legal experience preferred; familiarity with abstracts, real estate documents and reputed company standards.

Knowledge And Skills

• Ability to accurately draw and determine legal descriptions.
• Strong research and analytical skills with an excellent eye for detail.
• Strong personal computer skills, including mastery of word processing systems. Typing speed of 50-60 wpm.
• Mechanical skills and equipment usage.
• Effective oral and written communication skills. Must be professional and courteous.
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently; coordinate and meet deadlines.
• Ability to travel to various counties to reputed company the job.

This position is remote but must reside in the reputed company. We offer a full suite of benefits including Medical, Health Savings Account, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation (PTO), 401(k) with employer match, Flexible Spending Account, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Equal Opportunity Employer Apply tot his job Apply To this Job