Policy Typist

Job Description:

Old Republic Title helps Americans protect their property rights while providing peace of mind for one of the largest investments they’ll make.

We are adding a Policy Typist to our team.  The successful candidate for this position is capable of reviewing, billing and finalizing lender, owner and other types of final title policies. In addition to being an outstanding keyboarding professional, you will have had exposure and knowledge in the title industry. This is not an entry-level position but does not require deep experience either.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review closing documents and commitments provided by closing group/agents for completeness and accuracy.

• Type and/or review all products offered within the department (various types of final policies, replacement policies and servicing policies).

• Ability to manage work queues and keep policies delivered to customers within client service level agreements.

• Monitor files for completeness of lien clearance package, recognizing missing items.

• Monitor files for receipt of funds prior to issuing policy.

• Handle general internal customer inquiries without assistance in a timely manner as presented through direct email or group managed email box.

• Resolve problem files in a timely manner or elevate to appropriate manager or risk management.

• Ability to understand and run various reports for clients to keep flow of orders moving and removing aged open orders.

• Consistently meet and/or exceed minimum production goals set for the position.

• Communicate with coworkers, management, clients and others in a courteous and professional manner.

• Ability to work from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

• Must be personable, positive and a professional representative of the Company.

• Regular consistent attendance is required.

• Ability to accept supervision.

• Ability to foster, develop and maintain professional and collaborative working relationships. Must be able to get along with others, i.e., peers, supervisors, outside customers, and vendors.

• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of management, employees and customers by email, phone and in person.

• Ability to work overtime as requested and approved by supervisor.

• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook.

• Strong working knowledge of title information, easements, leases, legal descriptions, vesting issues, legal terminology and documents.

Benefits may include:

• Comprehensive medical, prescriptions, dental and vision plans

• 401(k) plan with a discretionary company match

• Shareholder Purchase and Reinvestment Plan

• Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance premium paid by the company

• Voluntary supplemental life insurance for employees, spouses and dependent children

• Fertility and Family Building Benefits

• Paid Disability benefits

• Paid time off programs

• 11 Company paid holidays per year

• Flexible spending account

• Health savings account (available to High Deductible Health Plan participants only)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Educational Assistance Program

• Voluntary benefits, such as Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and Accident Insurance

• Title insurance policies and certain escrow services for the employee’s primary personal residence at no charge

• Transportation benefit plan for mass transit, parking and vanpool, in several markets

Note: If you currently are employed by Old Republic Title (or one of its wholly owned affiliated companies) please get in touch with your human resources representative regarding the application process.

Old Republic Title is an Equal Opportunity Employer