Title Abstractor Searcher I

stewart; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase program

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

Stewart is a global real estate services company providing title insurance, settlement, underwriting, and lender services. The organization supports real estate transactions nationwide by assembling title packages and researching tax documentation for escrow and title closings.

The role emphasizes residential-focused title research, basic client communication, and adherence to defined procedures, with opportunities to work in office, title plant, or while traveling to courthouses and government

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Bachelor's preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts title research to compile search packages ranging in complexity, that require research and investigation.
• Work may be done in an office, title plant or remotely traveling to court houses, municipalities and other government entities to perform the searches.
• Primarily focused on residential transactions.
• Performs a wide range of support functions to assist in departmental processes.
• Follows clearly defined procedures to complete daily tasks and responsibilities.
• Uses existing procedures to solve straightforward problems without the consistent need to exercise discretion.
• Uses basic communication skills to address internal and/or external clients and/or team members.
• Individual contributor working under direct supervision with little autonomy.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by management.

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree

Job description

At Stewart, we know that success begins with great people. As a Stewart employee, you'll be joining a company that was named a 2024-2025 Best Company to Work For by U.S. News & World Report, and a 2025 Top Workplace by USA Today. We are committed to helping you own, develop, and nurture your career. We invest in your career journey because we understand that as you grow, so does our company. And our priority is smart growth - by attaining the best people, investing in tools and resources that enable success, and creating a better home for all.

You will be part of an inclusive work environment that reflects the customers we serve. You'll be empowered to use your unique experiences, passion and skills to help our company and the communities we serve constantly evolve and improve. Together, we can achieve our vision of becoming the premier title and real estate services company.

Stewart is a global real estate services company, providing title insurance, settlement, underwriting, and lender services through our family of companies. To learn more about Stewart, visit stewart.com/about .

More information can be found on stewart.com . Get title industry information and insights at stewart.com/insights . Follow Stewart on Facebook @StewartTitleCo, on Instagram @StewartTitleCo and on LinkedIn @StewartTitle

Job Description

Job Summary

Provides Nationwide title services. Responsible for supporting real estate transactions by assembling title packages, searching for tax documentation or performing other research related to escrow and title closings.

Job Responsibilities

• Conducts title research to compile search packages ranging in complexity, that require research and investigation
• Work may be done in an office, title plant or remotely traveling to court houses, municipalities and other government entities to perform the searches
• Primarily focused on residential transactions
• Performs a wide range of support functions to assist in departmental processes
• Follows clearly defined procedures to complete daily tasks and responsibilities
• Uses existing procedures to solve straightforward problems without the consistent need to exercise discretion
• Uses basic communication skills to address internal and/or external clients and/or team members
• Individual contributor working under direct supervision with little autonomy
• Performs all other duties as assigned by management

Education

High school diploma required; Bachelor's preferred

Experience

Typically requires 0-2 years of related work experience

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Stewart is committed to ensuring that its online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance or an accommodation in the application process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] .

Pay Range & Benefits

$33,280.00 - $55,477.76 Annually The base salary range provided is consistent with similar roles at the Company. The base salary range is not an absolute, but a guide, and actual offers will be based on the individual candidate's knowledge, skills, education, experience, location, market conditions, and other compensation components. Depending upon all of the preceding considerations, the base salary may be lower or higher than the stated range.

Stewart offers eligible employees a competitive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to a variety of health and wellness insurance options and programs, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program, and employee discounts