Company Description

American Title is a locally owned and operated organization with a family atmosphere. We enjoy seeing one another face-to-face in the office (this position is not eligible for remote work). 

We offer a well-rounded benefits package effective the first of the month after commencement of employment. Benefits include such plans as a company paid life insurance and disability policies, 401(K), medical, dental, vision, paid time off and much more!

AMERICAN TITLE SERVICE AGENCY EMPLOYEES ARE DEDICATED TO THE FOLLOWING:

• A commitment to a value system based on the respect for dignity of all individuals, whether customer or supplier
• Adherence to the highest ethical standards and expectation that each associate will maintain consistency, persistence and above all, integrity
• Striving for excellence in all that we undertake, encouraging consistent and continuous improvement in all results
• Recognizing that "Above all Else...Service"! to our customers maintains our existence
• Accepting responsibility and communicating clearly if we cannot honor a commitment 

Job Description

The Title Examiner provides comprehensive title insurance coverage and professional services for purchases, construction, refinances, or equity loans. The company’s thorough searches, title clearance, and insurance help to produce clear property titles and enable the efficient transfer of real estate.

1. Abstract county records for residential properties in multiple
counties

2. Examination of chain of title to real property, ranging in complexity, to determine status of ownership

3. Perform title examination of complex and/or difficult title orders requiring a moderate level of expertise

4. Review title search reports and their documentation in a timely and thorough manner

5. Verify that the information in the title search and accompanying documentation is accurate and complete so they can provide accurate title information to client

6. Resolve any issues such as missing information, incomplete, inaccurate or contradictory information contained in the title documentation

7. Abstract and analyze deeds, deeds of trust/mortgages, easements, judgments, tax assessments, mineral reservations, and other applicable instruments

8. Verify ownership and encumbrances of real property

9. Prepare professional reports as required

10. Review reports for accuracy

Team Work

1. Proactively assist the entire office with document handling, including, but not limited to report amendments, recording and asking how you may be of service.

2. Support good working relationships with all clients; internal and external

Qualifications

1. Must have high school diploma or equivalent
2. 5-10 years experience with residential and/or commercial examining, preferred
3. Ability to work in an accurate, detail-oriented and highly productive manner
4. Working knowledge of basic real estate title concepts
5. Working knowledge of legal documents and how they affect title to real property
6. Familiarity with title insurance commitment and policy format and all procedures required to prepare same—including abstracting, title examinations, survey analysis, etc.
7. Familiarity with DataTrace/DataTree, ResWare, Outlook
8. Strong customer service orientation
9. Excellent verbal communication
10. Problem solving skills
11. Strong organizational skill

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.