Title Officer

JOB TITLE: Title Officer

EMPLOYER: Birchway Title Agency, LLC

REPORTS TO: President

JOB TYPE: Full-time

LOCATION: Varies, hybrid and in office available

SUMMARY: Our title officer reads and examines title searches to determine the effect on property and works with the underwriters to determine what title insurance should be offered. The title officer searches for claims that may jeopardize a buyer’s rights to property purchased in a real estate transaction and outlines potential solutions to clear exceptions or risk for the transaction.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Familiar with standard concepts, practices and procedures within the title industry field
• Reviews industry publications to remain knowledgeable of changes in laws and practices affecting the issuance of title policies
• Communicates regularly and effectively with underwriters to produce title commitments and other documentation
• Assists in determining the best underwriter for a given transaction that support management’s strategic goals
• Processes incoming orders and searches upon request
• Reads, examines, and prepares title insurance commitments, lien search reports, update reports, endorsements, proforma policies, and final policies
• Reads and plots legal descriptions on tax maps and/or filed maps
• Researches public records and other online databases to assist in the title examination process
• Enters data into the title database, generates the necessary documentation, and emails the client
• Collaborates with the escrow department to resolve title issues (e.g., legal descriptions, easements, lot splits, vesting, tax liens, abstracts of judgments, bankruptcies, boundary disputes, encroachments, and lis pendens)
• Manages and interacts with examiners to ensure delivery of a good product and sustainability in the supply chain
• Develops and manages consistent reporting that demonstrates on time delivery of search products and health in the supply chain (underwriters and examiners)
• Performs other duties delegated by management
• Adheres to company policies and guidelines

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

· Certificates, licenses and registrations required: Title License

· Paralegal experience, a plus

· Detail-orientation, initiative, and practical administrative skills

· Computer skills required: Microsoft Office Suite

· Experience with Qualia, a plus

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Frequently required to sit
• Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Continually required to talk or hear
• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

COMPENSATION:

Base salary starts at $50,000 - $80,000, depending on the applicant’s experience. Eligible for our benefits program, which includes paid time off, and other benefits as they become available. Additional compensation opportunities depending on company and personnel performance through an annual incentive plan.

ABOUT US:

Birchway Title Agency, LLC is a professional, technology-based title agency providing superior customer service with the capability to close real estate transactions throughout the United States.

We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

For more information or to submit a resume please send your inquiries to info@birchwaytitle.comattention Human Resources.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Broadview Heights, OH 44147: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• title examining: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000 - $80,000