Title Examiner II

Ardán®; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Employer-paid disability and life ins.

Flexible spending accounts

401K with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Wellness resources

Job summary

Ardán is seeking a Title Examiner responsible for abstracting and examining public records to provide title opinions. You will review residential subdivision titles and related documents, identify title issues, and work to clear title while producing accurate commitments.

The role requires knowledge of title searching software (DataTrace, TitlePoint, X1), Florida probate/foreclosure concepts, and clear communication with managers and underwriters under policy guidelines; strong analytical skills

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; specialized training in word processing software, databases or spreadsheets desirable.
• Minimum of five years of industry experience.
• Experience working title examination in Florida.

Responsibilities

• Search public records and examine titles to determine legal condition of residential subdivision and related properties.
• Examine titles of moderate complexity and analyze deeds, mortgages, judgments, liens, probates, guardianship, bankruptcy and foreclosure documents to determine title requirements.
• Must have intermediate knowledge of Florida probate and foreclosure.
• Explain the chain of title, exceptions and requirements to managers and underwriters.
• Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving / critical thinking

Ability to work in fast paced env

Education

High School diploma

Specialized training in word processing/spreadsheet software

Minimum of five years industry experience

Tools

DataTrace

TitlePoint

X1

Job description

https://www.ardaninc.com/california-employee-and-job-application-privacy-notice/

General Purpose

Title Examiners are responsible for abstracting and examining documents from the public records and providing title opinions based on the facts and documentation. This is achieved by using extensive title knowledge to examine the prior chain of title and all relevant documents for errors, identifying any title issues, and taking the necessary steps to ensure a clear title. In addition the title examiner is responsible for providing accurate/ professional title commitments, while maintaining a high level of productivity in assessing risk and liabilities in accordance with policy provisions.

Essential Functions

• Search public records and examine titles to determine legal condition of primarily residential subdivision and possibly some metes and bounds properties.
• Examination of title of moderate complexity.
• Analyze docs such as deeds, mortgages, judgments, liens, probates, guardianship, bankruptcy and foreclosure documents, and make appropriate title requirements to clear title.
• Must have intermediate knowledge of Florida probate and foreclosure.
• Must be able to draw out basic metes and bounds legal descriptions.
• Must have ability to explain the chain of title, exceptions and requirements to managers and underwriters.
• Exercise good judgment within defined policies and procedures.
• Participates in special projects and miscellaneous duties as assigned by management.

Job Qualifications

• Familiarity with title searching software preferred, such as DataTrace, TitlePoint, X1 etc.
• Knowledge of underwriting policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of real estate law and title and escrow curative procedures.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Organizational skills and ability to work within established time frames.
• Ability to work in fast paced environment while maintaining control.
• Excellent problem solving/critical thinking skills.

Education, Form Training, & Experience

• High School diploma (or equivalent). Specialized training in word processing software, database or spreadsheet software (obtained either in school or by up to six months of training) is desirable.
• Minimum of five years of industry experience.
• Experience working title examination in Florida.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to sit.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations maybe made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Ardán Offers Some Great Perks

• Health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Employer-paid disability and life insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401K with company match.
• Paid time off and company-paid holidays.
• Wellness resources.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be an exhausted list of duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.