Job Description:
The Senior Title Examiner is responsible for examining public records and legal documents to determine the legal status of property titles. They conduct thorough examinations of property titles to identify any defects, restrictions, or encumbrances. They ensure the accuracy and completeness of title documents and provide detailed reports on their findings.
*Candidate must be located in Virginina to perform in person and remote searching with a minimum of 5 years of title examination.
Daily Responsibilities may include:
- Verify all property and tax information obtained is complete and correctly reported.
- Verify all necessary maps and additional documents for customer packages are made for each search.
- Confirm that starter base is appropriate for run start date, and all subsequent information is included in search package.
- Review and interpret all documents, maps and instruments contained in the chain of title obtained from various property information systems from patent or an appropriate starter date.
- Write preliminary reports and coverage specific guarantees in conformance with preferred title insurance practices, state specific guidelines and company policy for all types of property including major projects, and high liability transactions.
- Provide document copies, research projects, color coded maps and other items as requested by escrow departments and clients.
- Identify any defects, restrictions, or encumbrances on property titles and recommend corrective actions.
- Work closely with clients, attorneys, and other stakeholders to resolve title issues depending on your operation.
- Ensure all title examination activities comply with industry regulations and company policies.
Knowledge and Skills Required to be successful:
- Comprehensive knowledge of reading legal descriptions used for real property.
- Ability to review complex legal documents and identify any discrepancies.
- Ability to identify issues, analyze problems and implement effective solutions.
- Strong problem solving and critical thinking abilities.
- Strong analytical organizational and high level of accuracy in reviewing/analyzing title documents.
- Efficiently manage time to meet deadlines and handle multiple responsibilities.
- Strong leadership abilities to guide and motivate the team.
- Comprehensive knowledge of real property computer database programs, and the ability to compile accurate and complete title information abstracts from the following real property information systems.
- Proficiency in relevant software and in-dept understanding of title examination process and legal documentation.
- Proficiency in conducting thorough searches of public records and legal documents.
The estimated pay range stated represents the typical pay range for this position or similarly employed employees or employees performing substantially similar work. Factors which may be used to determine the actual pay rate may include, but are not limited to, education, training or experience; seniority; merit and work performance; quantity or quality of production; regional differences in compensation; differences in local minimum wages, or ability and effort.
Position's Pay Range:
$60,000 - $75,000Benefits 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.
For California applicants, please click the following link to view our CCPA Applicant NoticeOld Republic Title is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Skills Required
- At least 2 years of title industry experience
- Knowledge of locating techniques and legal descriptions for real property
- Knowledge of real property computer database programs
- Ability to compile accurate and complete title information abstracts
- Knowledge of title insurance practices and real estate law
- Knowledge of company policies related to issuing preliminary reports
- Ability to produce accurate preliminary reports under time constraints
Old Republic Title Insurance Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Old Republic Title Insurance Group and has not been reviewed or approved by Old Republic Title Insurance Group.
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Retirement Support — The package includes a 401(k) Savings and Profit‑Sharing Plan with employer contributions and a structure that can include a non‑elective contribution and match. The design includes ongoing enhancements and immediate eligibility, signaling sustained investment in retirement benefits.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — A shareholder/employee stock purchase and reinvestment plan offers accessible company equity alongside retirement savings. This equity component is positioned as a differentiator versus many peers.
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans are complemented by telehealth, disease‑management and musculoskeletal programs, and an EAP. Feedback suggests some perceive healthcare cost/coverage favorably and note added family‑building support such as fertility benefits.
Old Republic Title Insurance Group Insights
What We Do
Old Republic Title is one of the largest title insurance groups* in the United States. We operate through a national network of Company-owned offices, affiliates, authorized agents and approved attorneys, which allows us to service our customers in both large and small markets across the country. *Members of the Group are: Old Republic National Title Insurance Company and American Guaranty Title Insurance Company. OUR MISSION Our Mission is to provide quality insurance security and related services to businesses, individuals and public institutions, and be a dependable long-term steward of the trust that policyholders and other important stakeholders place in us.
