What are the responsibilities and job description for the Experienced Title Officer / Title Examiner position at Cottonwood Title Insurance Agency?
About Cottonwood Title
Cottonwood Title has been serving Utah's real estate community since 2000. As Utah's largest independent title company, we work with a diverse mix of real estate agents, builders, commercial developers, investors, and lenders.
We're serious about developing expertise. We invest in our people, technology, and professional work environments, and give experienced title professionals the opportunity to work through interesting and challenging real estate transactions.
Our core values are Integrity, Outrageous Customer Service, Expertise, and Humility.
The Position
We're looking for an experienced Utah Title Officer/Examiner who can independently examine residential transactions, solve complex title issues, and serve as a trusted resource for our escrow teams. The ideal candidate combines strong technical title knowledge with sound judgment, accuracy, and a willingness to share their expertise with others.
Responsibilities
- Examine title for residential real estate transactions, with opportunities to handle commercial transactions based on experience.
- Review deeds, deeds of trust, easements, judgments, liens, probate matters, legal descriptions, plats, surveys, and other documents affecting title.
- Identify title defects and determine appropriate requirements and exceptions for title commitments.
- Work with title typists to produce accurate and timely title commitments.
- Research and help resolve complex title issues in coordination with escrow officers, customers, underwriters, and other parties as appropriate.
- Serve as a knowledgeable title resource for escrow teams throughout the transaction.
- Maintain accuracy and sound judgment while managing multiple files and priorities.
- Provide guidance and training to less-experienced title staff and review their work as needed.
Qualifications
Required
- Current Utah title insurance license appropriate for the position.
- 5 years of title searching/examination experience.
- Strong ability to read and interpret legal descriptions and documents affecting real property.
- Demonstrated ability to identify and work through title issues.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to communicate clearly with escrow teams and other professionals.
Preferred
- Commercial title examination experience.
What We Offer
- Competitive annual salary, depending on experience
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Life insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Professional, modern office environment
- Opportunities to expand your title expertise and take on more complex work
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Title Insurance: 5 years (Required)
- Commercial Title Insurance: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $60,000 - $85,000