What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Title Examiner position at Near North Title Group?
About the job:
Are you a proven and experienced title researcher who thrives on the challenge of investigating records of property to discover vital data? Near North is looking for a Residential Title Examiner to perform title examinations, produce title commitments and other materials, work in partnership with counsel and outside agents, while upholding the highest level of customer service. We provide a collaborative, energetic, team environment. Our company is a growing title insurance operation with multi-state market presence and national outreach.
As the Residential Title Examiner, you will be a central part of the title issuance process, serving as support for our underwriting team, and making certain that communication with customers and team members is timely, thorough and accurate. You will examine public records, prepare and issue title commitments and help customers and team members attain answers to questions.
- 2-3 years of title examiner/underwriter experience.
- College degree preferred.
- Title Insurance licenses or willing to obtain in first 30-60 days.
- Proficient computer skills.
- SoftPro experience a plus.
- Experience working for a title company preferred.
- High degree of accuracy, thoroughness and the ability to make sound decisions.
- Excellent research and organizational skills.
You’ll be working on:
- Examining title orders and documents obtained from search to determine the conditions of the title and insurability by considering the effect of documents such as deeds, mortgages, mechanics liens, tax liens, judgments, assessments, probate and other matters of record.
- Verifying correct metes and bonus/lot and block legal descriptions based on record documents and other documents provided.
- Identifying and/or determining title requirements needing resolution.
- Recognizing title defects and formulating curative requirements.
- Prepare title commitments, search reports and other documents, in compliance with state statute, underwriting standards and company policies.
- Maintaining proper production levels and delivery standards on a daily basis.
- Assisting customers and team members with title questions and services.
- Utilizing various documents, files, websites and title search and production software.
Why work for us?
We are a growing company with a mission to partner with and protect our clients, and a reputation for a “get to yes” attitude earned through our thought leadership, exceptional service, and organizational excellence. Our success in enabling transactions to flow seamlessly is why our clients are some of the top real estate developers, REITs, law firms and lenders in the country.
Near North is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive company that is built around collaboration, responsiveness, integrity and community. We are searching for people to join our team who are enthusiastic and motivated to provide a positive impact on the growth and success of our expanding company. Come grow with us!
Benefits you’ll enjoy:
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Accounts (HSA) options
- Company paid life insurance & long-term disability
- Voluntary short-term disability & supplemental life insurance
- Competitive PTO and holiday pay
- Volunteer PTO – “Day of Service” to volunteer in your local community
- Access to company-owned ski condo in Beaver Creek, CO