Relief Title Officer - Corinthian

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POSITION SUMMARY

The Relief Title Officer serves as a flexible, on-demand Title Officer responsible for supporting title operations during peak volume periods, staff absences, and transitional coverage needs. This role provides title production support by reviewing, examining, and clearing title for real estate transactions while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and exceptional customer service. The Relief Title Officer may support multiple branches or teams and is expected to step into active files seamlessly while maintaining high-quality service standards and adherence to company policies. The ideal candidate is experienced, adaptable, and capable of independently managing title files in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Act as the designated Title Officer for assigned transactions on a relief/coverage basis

• Examine title searches, property records, and related documents to determine ownership and identify matters affecting title

• Review deeds, mortgages, judgments, liens, easements, tax records, and other recorded documents impacting title

• Prepare and issue title commitments, preliminary reports, title policies, and related title documentation

• Identify title defects, underwriting concerns, and curative requirements, and coordinate resolution of title issues

• Communicate title requirements and findings to escrow teams, lenders, attorneys, agents, customers, and other stakeholders

• Ensure title files are processed accurately and within established service-level expectations

• Maintain compliance with underwriting guidelines, state regulations, and internal audit standards

• Proactively identify and resolve title-related issues to facilitate smooth and timely closings

• Enter and maintain accurate data in title production software and related systems

• Provide professional communication and status updates to all parties involved in the transaction

• Step into multiple branches, teams, or workflows as needed to provide title coverage support

• Assist with training or mentoring of title assistants, examiners, or junior staff when appropriate

• Support additional duties or special projects as assigned

COMPETENCIES

• Minimum 3–5 years of title officer, title examiner, or related title industry experience required

• Strong knowledge of title insurance principles, title examination practices, and real estate transactions

• Proven ability to independently manage title files and resolve complex title issues

• Strong understanding of title commitments, title policies, and underwriting requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple files simultaneously

• Ability to adapt quickly to different teams, systems, and workflows

• High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and title production software

• Strong customer service mindset with the ability to build trust quickly in new environments

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive legal and financial information

Salary Range: $68,000 - $70,800

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

•The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

•While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

•The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

•On-site position at the Main Office

•Regular business hours with occasional flexibility as needed

•Frequent interaction with employees, customers, and external partners

Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job

Salary : $68,000 - $70,800