Sr Commercial Title Examiner

Job Description:

The Senior Residential Title Examiner is responsible for meticulously searching and examining real property records, issuing title insurance commitments, and handling non-insured title products. This role plays a crucial part in assisting both internal and external customers with title clearance and addressing any title-related issues to facilitate smooth real estate transactions. Additionally, the Senior Residential Title Examiner provides essential support and guidance to production and agents.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Search of the real property records, and additional resources, to prepare title commitments and non-insured products in accordance with Company guidelines.
• Assists agency operations in all matters by responding to inquiries on transactions and providing advice and direction on general examination and commitment requirements and policy matters.
• Reviews documents for legal sufficiency, including lien waivers, surveys, deeds, mortgages, court orders and decrees and curative instruments.
• Organize and execute large scale projects under supervision of senior examiners.
• Consult counsel on underwriting issues and provide coverage for customers.
• Provides support to senior examiners and underwriting counsel.  Provides general training and support for other staff.
• All other duties as assigned by management.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Strong computer knowledge and familiarity with Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel.
• Preferred knowledge of TitleData (TIMS), PACER and RamQuest.
• Working knowledge of real estate law and abstracting knowledge preferred. 
• Ability to search multiple, and complex legal descriptions for both acreage and platted property. 
• Must have ability to review Probates, Divorce and Bankruptcy proceedings in addition to Tax and District Court suits.
• 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.
• Maintain a professional image and demeanor.
• Self-motivated including the ability to work independently and efficiently without direct supervision in a remote environment.

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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