Senior Title Examiner - In-Office/Remote (VA)

Old Republic Title; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Shareholder plan

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Old Republic Title is seeking a Senior Title Examiner in the Eastern Title Division to oversee examinations of public records and determine title status. You will identify defects, encumbrances, and provide detailed reports in line with state guidelines and company policies.

The role requires at least 5 years of title examination experience, and candidates must be located in Virginia for in-person work, with the ability to perform remote searches when appropriate.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of reading legal descriptions used for real property.
• Ability to review complex legal documents and identify discrepancies.
• Ability to identify issues, analyze problems and implement effective solutions.
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking abilities.
• Strong analytical organizational and high level of accuracy in reviewing/analyzing title documents.
• Efficiently manage time to meet deadlines and handle multiple responsibilities.
• Strong leadership abilities to guide and motivate the team.
• Comprehensive knowledge of real property computer database programs, and the ability to compile accurate and complete title information abstracts from the following real property information systems.
• Proficiency in conducting thorough searches of public records and legal documents.

Responsibilities

• Verify all property and tax information obtained is complete and correctly reported.
• Verify all necessary maps and additional documents for customer packages are made for each search.
• Confirm that starter base is appropriate for run start date, and all subsequent information is included in search package.
• Review and interpret all documents, maps and instruments contained in the chain of title obtained from various property information systems from patent or an appropriate starter date.
• Write preliminary reports and coverage specific guarantees in conformance with preferred title insurance practices, state specific guidelines and company policy for all types of property including major projects, and high liability transactions.
• Provide document copies, research projects, color coded maps and other items as requested by escrow departments and clients.
• Identify any defects, restrictions, or encumbrances on property titles and recommend corrective actions.
• Work closely with clients, attorneys, and other stakeholders to resolve title issues depending on your operation.
• Ensure all title examination activities comply with industry regulations and company policies.

Skills

Legal descriptions reading

Document review

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Time management

Leadership

Public records searches

Title databases

Title search software

Tools

Public records databases

Title search software

Job description

Old Republic Title is seeking a Senior Title Examiner in the Eastern Title Division to oversee examinations of public records and determine title status. You will identify defects, encumbrances, and provide detailed reports in line with state guidelines and company policies.

The role requires at least 5 years of title examination experience, and candidates must be located in Virginia for in-person work, with the ability to perform remote searches when appropriate.