Residential Title Examiner

Old Republic Title Company; Town of Texas (WI); Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Republic Title Company seeks a Residential Title Examiner to support real estate transactions by examining property records and issuing title commitments. This full-time remote role requires strong communication and attention to detail, with a focus on providing excellent customer service. The successful candidate will work with both internal and external clients to ensure a smooth transaction process.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, prescriptions, dental and vision plans

401(k) plan with a discretionary company match

Shareholder Purchase and Reinvestment Plan

Paid time off programs

Educational Assistance Program

Flexible spending account

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Ability to search complex legal descriptions for real property.
• Experience in reviewing legal documents like deeds and liens.
• Self-motivated to work efficiently in a remote setup.

Responsibilities

• Examine real property records and issue title insurance commitments.
• Assist agency operations and consult on underwriting issues.
• Organize and execute projects under senior examiners' supervision.

Skills

Strong computer knowledge

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong attention to detail

Interpersonal and customer service skills

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

TitleData (TIMS)

PACER

RamQuest

Job description

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Residential Title Examiner

Apply locations TX (Remote) time type Full time posted on Posted 5 Days Ago job requisition id R-3280 CENTRAL TITLE DIVISION

Job Description:

The Residential Title Examiner is responsible for meticulously searching and examining real property records, issuing title insurance commitments, and handling non-insured title products. This role plays a crucial part in assisting both internal and external customers with title clearance and addressing any title-related issues to facilitate smooth real estate transactions. Additionally, the Residential Title Examiner provides essential support and guidance to production and agents.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Search of the real property records, and additional resources, to prepare title commitments and non-insured products in accordance with Company guidelines.
• Assists agency operations in all matters by responding to inquiries on transactions and providing advice and direction on general examination and commitment requirements and policy matters.
• Reviews documents for legal sufficiency, including lien waivers, surveys, deeds, mortgages, court orders and decrees and curative instruments.
• Organize and execute large scale projects under supervision of senior examiners.
• Consult counsel on underwriting issues and provide coverage for customers.
• Provides support to senior examiners and underwriting counsel. Provides general training and support for other staff.
• All other duties as assigned by management.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Strong computer knowledge and familiarity with Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel.
• Preferred knowledge of TitleData (TIMS), PACER and RamQuest.
• Working knowledge of real estate law and abstracting knowledge preferred.
• Ability to search multiple, and complex legal descriptions for lot and block residential property and small acreage metes and bounds.
• Must have ability to review Probates, Divorce and Bankruptcy proceedings in addition to Tax and District Court suits.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Maintain a professional image and demeanor.
• Self-motivated including the ability to work independently and efficiently without direct supervision in a remote environment.

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Benefits may include:

• Comprehensive medical, prescriptions, dental and vision plans

• 401(k) plan with a discretionary company match

• Shareholder Purchase and Reinvestment Plan

• Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance premium paid by the company

• Voluntary supplemental life insurance for employees, spouses and dependent children

• Fertility and Family Building Benefits

• Paid Disability benefits

• Paid time off programs

• 11 Company paid holidays per year

• Flexible spending account

• Health savings account (available to High Deductible Health Plan participants only)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Educational Assistance Program

• Voluntary benefits, such as Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and Accident Insurance

• Title insurance policies and certain escrow services for the employee’s primary personal residence at no charge

• Transportation benefit plan for mass transit, parking and vanpool, in several markets

Note: If you currently are employed by Old Republic Title (or one of its wholly owned affiliated companies) please get in touch with your human resources representative regarding the application process.

For California applicants, please click the following link to view our CCPA Applicant Notice

Old Republic Title is an Equal Opportunity Employer

About Us

For over 100 years, Old Republic Title has helped Americans protect their property rights while providing peace of mind for one of the biggest investments homeowners will make. We work closely with title agents, real estate professionals, lenders and industry experts to secure safe and efficient real estate transactions. We provide comprehensive title and escrow products and services for individuals, businesses and government.