Job Title                     Title Searcher

FLSA Status              Non-Exempt

SUMMARY

The Title Searcher searches public records and indices to compile chains of title and  legal instruments pertaining to property titles such as mortgages, deeds, judgments and liens.    Determines documents required to remove  matters affecting title to real estate.  Prepares commitments and final policies of title insurance.   

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reviews copy of records such as mortgages, liens, judgment, easements, , and plat and map books
• Prepares title commitment and final policy of title insurance based on information compiled from title search
• Use software to draw legal descriptions to verify closure and identify encroachments or overlaps.  
• Performs all other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. No supervisory responsibilities

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Additionally, the qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required in this position:

2 years of experience searching title in the title insurance industry

COMPUTER AND OFFICE EQUIPMENT SKILLS

1. Microsoft Office suite

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:  

Arkansas Title License Required