What are the responsibilities and job description for the Title Searcher position at Old Republic Title?
EASTERN TITLE DIVISION
Job Description
Are you someone who enjoys digging into research, solving complex problems, and uncovering the details others might miss? At Old Republic Title, we're looking for a Title Searcher who takes pride in accuracy, thrives on investigative work, and enjoys being an essential part of real estate transactions. As a Title Searcher, you'll play a key role in protecting property ownership by researching land records, identifying potential title issues, and helping ensure every transaction is built on a solid foundation. If you're organized, analytical, and enjoy work that challenges your attention to detail, we'd love to hear from you.
Location: Hybrid (Minimum 3 days per week in our Dover, DE office)
What You'll Do
At Old Republic Title, you'll join a respected national organization with a reputation built on integrity, expertise, and exceptional service. We value collaboration, invest in our employees' success, and provide opportunities to continue growing your knowledge and career within the title industry.
If you're looking for a role where your research skills, critical thinking, and attention to detail truly make a difference, we'd love to have you on our team.
Benefits May Include
For California applicants, please click the following link to view our CCPA Applicant Notice
Old Republic Title is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Description
Are you someone who enjoys digging into research, solving complex problems, and uncovering the details others might miss? At Old Republic Title, we're looking for a Title Searcher who takes pride in accuracy, thrives on investigative work, and enjoys being an essential part of real estate transactions. As a Title Searcher, you'll play a key role in protecting property ownership by researching land records, identifying potential title issues, and helping ensure every transaction is built on a solid foundation. If you're organized, analytical, and enjoy work that challenges your attention to detail, we'd love to hear from you.
Location: Hybrid (Minimum 3 days per week in our Dover, DE office)
What You'll Do
- Conduct comprehensive title searches using county land records, tax records, court records, and other public resources.
- Research deeds, mortgages, judgments, liens, probate records, easements, restrictions, UCC filings, and other recorded documents.
- Establish accurate chains of title and identify ownership discrepancies or title defects.
- Prepare thorough title search reports and supporting documentation for internal review.
- Collaborate with county offices, attorneys, lenders, surveyors, and internal team members to resolve questions and obtain necessary information.
- Maintain organized, accurate records while ensuring compliance with underwriting guidelines and industry standards.
- Manage multiple searches simultaneously while delivering high-quality work within established deadlines.
- Two or more years of experience in title searching, title examination, real estate, legal support, land records research, or a related field.
- Ability to interpret legal descriptions, deeds, mortgages, and other real estate documents.
- Knowledge of Delaware land records and title processes is a plus.
- Strong analytical and investigative skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a supportive team.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, and web-based research tools.
At Old Republic Title, you'll join a respected national organization with a reputation built on integrity, expertise, and exceptional service. We value collaboration, invest in our employees' success, and provide opportunities to continue growing your knowledge and career within the title industry.
If you're looking for a role where your research skills, critical thinking, and attention to detail truly make a difference, we'd love to have you on our team.
Benefits May Include
- Comprehensive medical, prescriptions, dental and vision plans
- 401(k) plan with a discretionary company match
- Shareholder Purchase and Reinvestment Plan
- Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance premium paid by the company
- Voluntary supplemental life insurance for employees, spouses and dependent children
- Fertility and Family Building Benefits
- Paid Disability benefits
- Paid time off programs
- 11 Company paid holidays per year
- Flexible spending account
- Health savings account (available to High Deductible Health Plan participants only)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Educational Assistance Program
- Voluntary benefits, such as Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and Accident Insurance
- Title insurance policies and certain escrow services for the employee’s primary personal residence at no charge
- Transportation benefit plan for mass transit, parking and vanpool, in several markets
For California applicants, please click the following link to view our CCPA Applicant Notice
Old Republic Title is an Equal Opportunity Employer