Job Summary: Under the supervision of Regional Manager, the Staff Attorney will conduct the closings and supervise the settlement processes. The Staff Attorney will also assist with marketing efforts.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Prepare and review deeds, contracts, powers of attorney, trust documents, title abstract reports, and any other legal documents relevant to conducting settlements and insuring title.
- Review title commitments for accuracy.
- Clear and resolve title curative matters.
- Assist processors with questions regarding legal and curative matters.
- Answer client questions pertaining to title insurance.
- Conduct settlements.
- Present educational courses.
- Assist with business development.
Performance Expectations
- Meet all performance and behavior expectations outlined in the company performance appraisal form or communicated by management.
- Perform responsibilities as directed achieving desired results within expected time frames and with a high degree of quality and professionalism.
- Establish and maintain positive and productive work relationships with all staff, customers and business partners.
- Demonstrate the behavioral and technical competencies necessary to effectively complete job responsibilities. Take personal initiative for technical and professional development.
- Follow the company HR Policy, the Code of Business Conduct and all subsidiary and department policies and procedures, including protecting confidential company information, attending work punctually and regularly, and following good safety practices in all activities.
Minimum Requirements:
These specifications are general guidelines based on the minimum requirements.
- Must have an understanding of title operations, underwriting and state guidelines.
- Must be a licensed attorney in the state in which the position is located.
- Must have a title insurance license or the ability to obtain one.
- 2+ years of real estate legal experience preferred.
Wage: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00 annually; actual wage is based upon education and experience. Potential for formulary incentive plan, based on financial results.
Benefits: Full suite of benefits including Medical, Health Savings Account, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation (PTO), 401(k) with employer match, Flexible Spending Account, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Equal Opportunity Employer
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Skills Required
- Licensed attorney in the state where the position is located
- Understanding of title operations, underwriting, and applicable state guidelines
- Title insurance license or ability to obtain one
- Two or more years of real estate legal experience
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What We Do
HomeServices of America, Inc., based in Minneapolis, Minn., developed a strategy that integrates all the pieces of the real estate transaction puzzle including mortgage, title, escrow, insurance and relocation into a suite of home services that work together. Today, while our companies each operate autonomously, they share the unifying priority of delivering an exceptional experience to customers throughout the home buying transaction process. As the parent organization, we support our companies with technological innovation, operational excellence together with operational, legal and financial expertise to stay relevant throughout the home buying and home selling process. Through its affiliate companies, HomeServices of America is the second-largest homeownership service provider in the United States. Owned by Berkshire Hathaway Energy, an affiliate of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., HomeServices’ operating companies offer integrated real estate services, including brokerage services, mortgage originations, title and closing services, property and casualty insurance, home warranties and other homeownership services. HomeServices Relocation, LLC is the full-service relocation arm of HomeServices of America which provides every aspect of domestic and international relocation to corporations around the world.
