Abstractor ~ Searcher, Puzzle solver

Abstract Associates of Iowa, Inc; Webster City (IA); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Retirement plan

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Abstract Associates of Iowa, Inc is seeking an Abstractor/Searcher for an entry-level position in Webster City, Iowa. Responsibilities include extensive research with digital databases and courthouse land records to compile property ownership details. Candidates should have strong communication skills and the ability to type 55 wpm. This position offers a $18.00 per hour compensation, benefits like paid time off, and a retirement plan, with a focus on providing exceptional customer experience.

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain spreadsheet accuracy while multitasking.
• Fast, accurate, and friendly with a pleasant demeanor.
• Effective communication in person, by telephone, and email.

Responsibilities

• Perform abstract research, compiling, typing, and printing documents.
• Search database and courthouse land records.
• Professionally represent the company outside the office.

Skills

Typing 55 wpm

Organizational skills

Telephone etiquette

Time management

Basic math knowledge

Communication skills

Education

High school or equivalent

Tools

Open Office Suite

Job description

Abstractor/Searcher

Entry Level Position in our Hamilton County office, located in Webster City, Iowa. Provide extensive research with digital database, 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 spreadsheet
• Search database and Court House land records
• Familiar with legal descriptions (helpful, but not necessary)
• Effectively communicate in person, by telephone and email
• Help us to maintain our atmosphere of Exceptional Customer Experience
• Ability to maintain accuracy while multitasking
• Professionally represent our company outside the office

Required Personal Skills

• Ability to type 55 wpm and proof read 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
• Fast, Accurate and Friendly. We look for persons whose work reflects our motto to clients.

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

• 18.00 per hour