What are the responsibilities and job description for the Title Abstractor position at Legacy PSG?
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Summary/Objective
Abstractors perform title searches at designated courthouses in addition to using client approved online websites. An abstractor will produce a limited title certificate that reflects a chronological history of each parcel. Abstractors must be able to work in a fast-paced environment in order to meet tight deadlines and strict standards.
Essential Functions
- Pulls tax cards from county courthouses or county’s on-line software system.
- Searches county property records for all documents pertaining to each parcel.
- Must be able to research title back to patent.
- Must be able to deed plot metes and bounds legal descriptions.
- Prepare Chains of Title and Limited Title Certificates.
- Research probates, judgments, and district court records.
- Enters all title information into database.
- Performs other duties as assigned by title supervisor.
Competencies
- Ability to research public records.
- Analyze title data and property maps.
- Interpret deeds, court actions and probates.
- Familiarity with title law in each state.
- Ability to Deed plot.
- Effective communication skills.
- Excellent computer skills.
- Organizational Skills.
- Problem Solving/Analysis.
- Time Management.
Required Education and Experience
- High school diploma.
- 3 years of Right-of-Way industry experience.
- 3 years of Title Abstracting experience.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Pro.