Title Examiner (CO, AZ, NV, CA) - Westcor Land Title Insurance Company

Ardán, Inc., A Community of Companies; Saskatchewan; Remote; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Title Examiner to join their team. In this role, you will leverage your extensive title knowledge to abstract and examine public records, ensuring clear titles and compliance with policy provisions. You will be responsible for evaluating title conditions, identifying issues, and providing professional title commitments. This position offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions will directly impact the company's success. With a focus on collaboration and communication, you will work closely with customers and staff to meet essential deadlines while enjoying a range of benefits that support your well-being and professional growth.

Benefits

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Employer-paid disability insurance

Employer-paid life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

401K with company match

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Wellness resources

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in title examination preferred.
• Knowledge of real estate law and underwriting policies.

Responsibilities

• Examine title orders and assess risks and liabilities.
• Prepare accurate title commitments and maintain production levels.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Specialized training in software

Tools

Title Point

DATA Trace

County websites

Job description

Title Examiners are responsible for abstracting and examining documents from the public records and providing title opinions based on the facts and documentation. This is achieved by using extensive title knowledge to examine the prior chain of title and all relevant documents for errors, identifying any title issues, and taking the necessary steps to ensure a clear title. In addition, the title examiner is responsible for providing accurate and professional title commitments, while maintaining a high level of productivity in assessing risk and liabilities in accordance with policy provisions.

Essential Functions:

• 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.
• Research respective title plant software, analyze and evaluate pertinent record documents for determination of ownership, legal descriptions, and any conjunction to title.
• Explain chain of title, exceptions, and requirements to customers and managers.
• Recognize title defects and formulate curative solutions.
• 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 escrow staff to meet time requirements for options, and assist with answering questions.
• Prepare an accurate and comprehensive 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.

Job Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skill, & Ability:

• Familiarity with title searching software preferred, such as Title Point, DATA Trace, County websites, etc.
• Prior experience examining in the states of CO, AZ, NV, and CA.
• Candidate should have 3 years or more of experience.
• Knowledge of underwriting policies and guidelines.
• 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.

Education, Form Training & Experience:

• High School diploma (or equivalent). Specialized training in word processing software, database or spreadsheet software (obtained either in school or by up to six months of training) is desirable.
• Minimum of three years of industry experience.

Compensation:

• $31.25 - $36.06

REASONING ABILITY:

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

We offer some great perks:

• 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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.

Remote Opportunity in Colorado, Arizona, Nevada, or California