Abstractor ~ Searcher, Puzzle solver

Abstract Associates of Iowa, Inc; Fort Dodge (IA); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Retirement plan

Job summary

A regional research company in Fort Dodge, Iowa is seeking an entry-level Abstractor ~ Searcher. You will provide detailed research on real estate ownership and prepare professional abstracting products. Candidates should possess strong communication skills, typing proficiency, and an organized mindset. This full-time role offers paid time off, professional development assistance, and retirement plans, with a starting salary of $15.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Ability to proofread work.
• Strong power of mental retention and recall.
• Knowledge and practice of basic math and proper grammar.

Responsibilities

• Conduct abstract research and compile reports.
• Maintain databases and spreadsheets.
• Professionally represent the company.

Skills

Typing speed of 55 wpm

Organizational skills

Telephone etiquette

Effective communication

Ability to multitask

Education

High school or equivalent

Tools

Office Suite

Job description

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Entry Level Position located in our Webster County office, Fort Dodge, Iowa. Provide extensive research with digital databases, courthouse land records, and other online tools. Compile details of complete ownership of real estate and conveyances, encumbrances, liens, judgments, etc. affecting chain of title. Prepare abstracting products aligned with the high standards required by our profession, and those for legal purposes. Serving law firms, lenders, real estate firms, settlement (closing) companies and their consumers.

Primary Responsibilities

• Abstract research, compiling, typing, printing.
• Open Office Suite knowledge (helpful, yet easy to learn).
• Ability to maintain spreadsheets.
• Search databases and courthouse land records.
• Familiar with legal descriptions (helpful, but not necessary).
• Effectively communicate in person, by telephone and email.
• Help us maintain our atmosphere of Exceptional Customer Experience.
• Maintain accuracy while multitasking.
• Professionally represent our company outside the office.

Required Personal Skills

• Ability to type 55 wpm and proofread work.
• Strong power of mental retention and recall.
• Telephone etiquette, pleasant voice, smile when conversing.
• Organized, orderly, positive attitude and a team player.
• Effective time management.
• Knowledge and practice of basic math and proper grammar.
• Adhere to our company motto: Fast, Accurate and Friendly.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Professional development assistance.
• Retirement plan.

Schedule

• 8 hour shift.
• Monday to Friday.

Supplemental Pay Types

• Bonus opportunities.

Education

• High school or equivalent (Preferred).

License/Certification

• Driver's License.
• MUST PASS BACKGROUND CHECK.

Compensation

• From $15.00 per hour.

Seniority Level

• Entry level.

Employment Type

• Full-time.

Job Function

• Sales and Management.

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