Title Examiner Residential - Western Slope

Land Title Guarantee Company; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 47,250 - 78,750; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K retirement options with company match

Educational Reimbursement

Paid holidays and leave programs

Job summary

A leading title insurance provider in Durango, CO, is seeking a skilled Title Examiner to ensure thorough title examinations. Responsibilities include prioritizing workloads, examining chains of title, and providing necessary support to teams. The role demands excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and experience in title work. The position offers a competitive salary range of $47,250 to $78,750 annually, plus comprehensive benefits like medical insurance, retirement options, and educational reimbursement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Three to five years of title examination and title work experience preferred.
• Solid working knowledge of Office 365, Google Business Suite, and other public record search tools.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize workload daily by due dates and customer requests.
• Examine chain of title up to underwriting stopping point.
• Identify problems and develop requirements for corrective action.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Excellent organizational skills

Highly detail-oriented

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Three to five years of title examination and work experience

Tools

Office 365

Google Business Suite

Title Plant Software

MapDraw

Job description

Title Examiner Residential - Western Slope

The Title Examiner ensures a thorough examination of a property’s chain of title while adhering to company and underwriting guidelines thereby eliminating risk and preventing loss when issuing title commitments. This position can be based out of our offices in Durango, Montrose or Grand Junction. Other locations, including remote work, may be considered.

This is an in-office position, Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm.

Responsibilities:

• Prioritize workload daily by due dates and internal/external customer requests.
• Examine chain of title to underwriting stopping point; including determining requirements and exceptions for issuing title commitment.
• Identify problems and develop requirements for corrective action.
• Proof completed commitment and/or policy for content and accuracy.
• Deliver commitment and/or policy to necessary parties by appropriate method of delivery based on required timeliness and customer preference.
• Approve surveys, subdivision plats and condominium maps and declarations to determine insurability.
• Request overlimit approvals according to company and underwriter guidelines.
• Request indemnity letters from previous insurers in the chain of title when needed.
• Provide support to all other job positions and teams when necessary.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by Team Leader.
• Maintain working relationships and communication co-workers and customers for file completion;
• Take responsibility for customer satisfaction.

Success Factors:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Excellent organizational skills
• Highly detail-oriented

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Three to five years combination of title examination and title work experience preferred
• Solid working knowledge of Office 365 or Google Business Suite, Internet, Title Plant Software, MapDraw, and other public record search tools
• Knowledge of legal and real estate terminology, underwriting practices and related title insurance processes used in the preparation of title insurance products

Working Conditions:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Compensation:

• The anticipated salary for this position is $47,250 to $78,750 annually.
• In accordance with Colorado state law, this position is non-exempt and all overtime will be paid at time and a half.
• There is potential for an annual employee profit-sharing bonus based on company performance.

Competitive benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Teledoc services
• Life insurance
• Traditional and Roth 401K retirement options with company match
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Vacation and Sick time
• Land Title Paid Leave Program
• 10 paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Educational Reimbursement and Training opportunities
• Title and Closing reimbursement

Land Title is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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