Title Examiner

Knight Barry Title has a new opening for an experienced Title Examiner to join our team! Come join an incredible team of professionals and a top title company with extensive benefits!

The Title Examiner will examine residential real estate title to identify defects and matters that must be cured prior to a closing by reviewing a title search prepared by a company abstractor or a search package prepared by an external vendor. The examiner may also be asked to research other public records, analyze data, and prepare title insurance and other title reports. If qualified, the examiner may also be asked to review title searches on commercial property.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Searches land records both online and at local courthouses as well as examines titles of routine to considerable complexity in accordance with company procedures and local examining practices to determine the status of title.
• Abstracts and analyzes deeds, deeds of trust/mortgages, easements, judgments, tax assessments, mineral reservations and other applicable instruments.
• Responds to various requests from company employees, attorneys and the customers regarding status of legal title and insurability of title.
• Files unrecorded documents, making sure fees are correct and documents are properly recorded.
• Compiles information from city, county and other public records for updating company files, logs and indexes.
• Performs other general office duties, including answering phones, greeting customers, scanning and typing.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Analytical ability to perform tasks that are varied and short-term, with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to locate, accurately compile and interpret information affecting status of title to real property.
• Ability to work effectively with others, meet deadlines and to perform tasks requiring some physical exertion, in order to lift cumbersome records books.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, in person and by telephone.
• Ability to operate computer and peripherals.
• Valid drivers license for travel to county courthouses.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSING

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Some college preffered.
• Possession of a Valid State Insurance Producer's License preferred. The company can assist you to earn your license if hired.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in the title industry which includes experience in understanding title examinations.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person