Clearance Manager

GoodwinRecruiting; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GoodwinRecruiting is seeking an Underwriter/Clearance Officer in our Legal department. The role provides expert underwriting guidance to clients and internal teams, drives title clearance, and resolves complex title insurance matters while delivering a high level of customer service.

The position involves evaluating insurability, reviewing clearance requirements, and coordinating with clients and internal teams to move transactions toward closing.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of title insurance or related legal experience.
• College degree preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and title insurance software; quick to learn new systems.
• Proven ability to deliver excellent customer service and resolve complex title issues.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and delegate as needed.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the company's ability to insure transactions; assess risk and determine insurability.
• Analyze files for clearance and provide a detailed review of the preliminary title report, confirming all required documentation is in place.
• Work with clients and internal teams to obtain the clearance needed for transactions to proceed to closing.
• Review entity, trust, and estate documents and payoff letters for compliance and accuracy for title purposes.
• Assist clients with uninsured matters, including municipal searches, and provide guidance to resolve issues.
• Prepare closing affidavits that meet title insurance standards.
• Obtain high-liability approvals and ensure all policy language and endorsements meet company guidelines.
• Review closing documents for proper language, recitations, and exhibits; submit FinCEN paperwork as required.
• Oversee delivery of closing documents and checks for remote or partial closings, coordinating with all relevant parties.
• Resolve post-closing issues in collaboration with Escrow and Recording.
• Partner with Recording and Escrow on document formatting, recording issues, and wire confirmations.
• Guide internal teams through complex title and non-title issues.
• Mentor colleagues across departments on clearance and title insurance procedures.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and resolve title-related concerns.
• Stay current on changes to laws, regulations, and best practices in the title insurance industry.

Skills

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Title insurance software

Customer service

Multitasking

Prioritization

Delegation

Education

College degree preferred

Tools

Title insurance software

Job description

Underwriter / Clearance Officer

Reports to: Legal Manager

Department: Legal

POSITION SUMMARY

The Underwriter / Clearance Officer provides expert underwriting guidance to clients and internal teams, drives title clearance, and resolves complex title insurance matters while delivering a high level of customer service.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluate the company's ability to insure transactions; assess risk and determine insurability.
• Analyze files for clearance and provide a detailed review of the preliminary title report, confirming all required documentation is in place.
• Work with clients and internal teams to obtain the clearance needed for transactions to proceed to closing.
• Review entity, trust, and estate documents and payoff letters for compliance and accuracy for title purposes.
• Assist clients with uninsured matters, including municipal searches, and provide guidance to resolve issues.
• Prepare closing affidavits that meet title insurance standards.
• Obtain high-liability approvals and ensure all policy language and endorsements meet company guidelines.
• Review closing documents for proper language, recitations, and exhibits; submit FinCEN paperwork as required.
• Oversee delivery of closing documents and checks for remote or partial closings, coordinating with all relevant parties.
• Resolve post-closing issues in collaboration with Escrow and Recording.
• Partner with Recording and Escrow on document formatting, recording issues, and wire confirmations.
• Guide internal teams through complex title and non-title issues.
• Mentor colleagues across departments on clearance and title insurance procedures.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and resolve title-related concerns.
• Stay current on changes to laws, regulations, and best practices in the title insurance industry.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2–4 years of title insurance or related legal experience.
• College degree preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and title insurance software; quick to learn new systems.
• Proven ability to deliver excellent customer service and resolve complex title issues.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and delegate as needed.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in document review and underwriting.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills and creative solutions for complex title issues.
• Collaboration: Works well with cross-functional teams to keep operations moving.
• Adaptability: Flexible and responsive to shifting priorities and new technology.
• Customer Focus: Committed to serving both internal and external clients.
• Integrity: Professional, confidential, and ethical in all dealings.