Builder Services Commercial Examiner/Title Officer

Primary Responsibilities

• Learn and search title records to identify the records that may affect basic to moderately complex title orders.
• Learn and apply basic-to-moderate mapping to identify accurate search parameters.
• Research property tax information on the computer.
• Research names for bankruptcy, state and federal tax liens and judgment information on the computerized General Index System.
• Research and run names for LLC’s, Corporations and Partnerships.
• Organize the search results into an accurate chain of title (with time researching to patent) for basic to moderately complex title orders.
• Examine all the documents in the chain of title for validity based on knowledge of legal descriptions and real property law.
• Determine if base title is within guidelines, determine how apparent title is vested and what qualifies as an outstanding lien or encumbrance for basic to moderately complex title orders.
• Prepare final title products, including the attachment of applicable records and tax information.
• Review documents prior to closing/recording and determine if they are sufficient to cure title defects and are in recordable format.
• Produce Title policies after closing.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of the title insurance and information industry is required.
• Ability to read a variety of legal descriptions, including metes and bounds, section land, governmental lots, Lot/Block, etc.
• Ability to learn new information and build knowledge over time.
• Ability to plan and organize work to meet goals.
• Effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Identify problems and provide resolutions to basic to moderately complex title issues.
• Work effectively with members, team members, mentors and clients.
• Work in a time sensitive production environment.
• Basic math proficiency and the ability to learn basic to moderate mapping.

Education

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Experience

California commercial title examination experience is required.

Pay Range

The estimated pay range stated represents the typical pay range for this position or similarly employed employees or employees performing substantially similar work. Factors which may be used to determine the actual pay rate may include, but are not limited to, education, training or experience; seniority; merit and work performance; quantity or quality of production; regional differences in compensation; differences in local minimum wages, or ability and effort.

Position's Pay Range $40.00 - $55.00/hr DOQ

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescriptions, dental and vision plans.
• 401(k) plan with a discretionary company match.
• Shareholder Purchase and Reinvestment Plan.
• 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.
• Education 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.