Title Examiner

Job Description:

OLD REPUBLIC TITLE

In this role, you will:

Search and examine title records and create accurate title commitments and other reports in a timely fashion, focusing on basic to moderately complex title orders. 

*This position is located in office in our Naples, Florida branch.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Examine title documents filed in the public records and issue a title commitment and/or Owner & Encumbrance report for junior lien customers.
• Research property tax information on the computer.
• Research names for bankruptcy, state and federal tax liens and judgment information on the computerized General Index System.
• Handle customer inquiries regarding title problems.
• Occasionally enter/revise orders on Title Order Entry System
• Search title records to identify the records that may affect basic to moderately complex title orders.   Learn and apply basic-to-moderate mapping to identify accurate search parameters.
• Organize the search results into an accurate chain of title for basic to moderately complex title orders.
• Examine all the documents in the chain of title for validity based on knowledge of legal descriptions, real property law and The Fund’s Title notes.
• Validate that base title is within guidelines, determine how apparent title is vested and what qualifies as an outstanding lien or encumbrance for basic to moderately complex title orders.  
• Prepare final title products, including the attachment of applicable records and tax information.
• Interact with internal and external customers to answer questions, discuss findings and assist in resolution of basic to moderately complex title problems. Effectively coordinate with the underwriting attorneys as required.

To be successful:

• Title examination experience or equivalent title industry experience is required. 
• General Mapping and metes and bounds experience is required.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Knowledge and Skills needed:

• Knowledge of the title insurance and information industry is required
• Must have ability to review Probates, Divorce and Bankruptcy proceedings in addition to Tax and District Court suits.
• Ability to learn new information and build knowledge over time 
• Ability to plan and organize work to meet goals, including occasional project assignments. 
• Ability to work in fast paced environment while successfully performing under extreme time constraints and meets prescribed deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational skills, with ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects.
• Ability to act independently with sound judgment and take initiative.
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Basic math proficiency and the ability to learn basic to moderate mapping

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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