Sr Title Officer (Remote)

Essential Functions

• Examines all classes of title searches including difficult title orders such as insurance of commercial leaseholds, trust indentures, contracts, operating agreements and other highly involved property interests. Act in an advisory capacity; decisions regularly involve resolving unique and complex situations. Reconciles title problems and accepts responsibility for loss claim investigation
• May be team leader for a unit consisting of examiners, searchers or other title staff; may provide input to staff selection, performance feedback
• Analyzes records, such as mortgages, liens, judgments, easements, vital statistics, plat and map books, and property surveys to determine ownership and legal restrictions and to verify legal description of property and completeness of records
• Analyzes the effect of probate, foreclosures, building court cases, and bankruptcy proceedings on title insurance
• Review and approve a variety of documentation including deeds, operating agreements, trusts, wills, affidavits of heirships, corporate resolutions, partnership agreements, and state filed Articles of Incorporation and Articles of Organization
• Selects appropriate write-ups for commitments and policies for both standard and extended coverage
• Forms and maintains business partnerships with clientele. May participate in business development activities to maintain existing clients and acquire new clients and attend customer visits with sales personnel and/or provide formal training/classes
• Uses technical bulletins and other resources to evaluate and resolve problems
• May price commitments, endorsements, policies and guarantees using predetermined schedule of fees and charges
• In some regions/locations, consult with attorneys to review search packages and on matters that require escalation
• May provide underwriting interpretation within established guidelines

Job Complexities

• Assignments are regularly complex in nature. Has latitude for un-reviewed action or decision. Acts in advisory capacity, making recommendations which may have an important bearing on the conduct of the organization's business. Often required to think outside the box.

Supervision Received or Extended

• Typically, does not have formal supervisory responsibility
• Acts as a resource to a variety of roles including providing guidance and training to less experienced staff members

Impact

• Demonstrates high level of expertise in resolving a wide range complex issues in creative ways on a regular basis
• Works independently setting own priorities and objectives. Work is reviewed for soundness of judgment and overall accuracy

Knowledge and Skills/Technology Used

• Through experience, has encountered a wide range of issues and situations and has demonstrated mastery of skills.
• Familiar with all aspects of title work
• Flexible with the ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment to handle all aspects of title support
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong customer service orientation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong detail orientation
• Able to meet deadlines under pressure

Typical Education

• High School diploma or equivalent

Typical Range of Experience

• 5-7 years directly related experience
• Demonstration of skill mastery

License or Certification


Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal work hours and/or responsibilities from time to time, as needed.