Commercial and Residential Examiner

EASTERN TITLE DIVISION Job Description Are you a skilled Title Examiner looking for an opportunity to expand beyond traditional commercial work? We're seeking an experienced Commercial Title Examiner to join our team and play a critical role in both commercial and residential title transactions, including matters involving probate and estate-related ownership issues. This position offers a unique blend of complex commercial examination and residential title work, providing exposure to a wide variety of transaction types, ownership structures, and title challenges. If you enjoy solving title puzzles, evaluating complicated chains of title, and collaborating with knowledgeable title professionals, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career with a respected industry leader. This position is fully onsite at our new Naples, FL office location. Why Join Us? Work on a diverse mix of commercial and residential title searches and examinationsUtilize and expand your expertise with probate, estates, trusts, and heirship-related title mattersHandle challenging transactions that require analytical thinking and title expertiseCollaborate with experienced underwriters, examiners, closers, and operations professionalsOpportunity to mentor junior team members and share your expertiseStable organization with a strong reputation in the title industryOngoing opportunities for professional development and career growth What You'll Do As a Commercial Title Examiner, you'll be responsible for examining title records, resolving title issues, and producing accurate title commitments and related products for a variety of transaction types. Responsibilities Include Conducting title searches and examinations for both commercial and residential propertiesReviewing and analyzing chains of title to identify ownership, defects, encumbrances, restrictions, and title risksExamining deeds, mortgages, easements, judgments, liens, leases, plats, surveys, probate filings, trusts, and court recordsIdentifying and resolving title issues relating to estates, probate proceedings, heirship matters, and inherited propertyReviewing legal descriptions and mapping information for accuracyPreparing title commitments, reports, and supporting documentationResearching and resolving complex title defects and underwriting concernsInterpreting applicable underwriting guidelines and title standardsWorking closely with escrow, closing, underwriting, and operations teamsResponding to customer, attorney, lender, and internal team inquiries regarding title mattersAssisting in training and mentoring less experienced examiners What We're Looking For Minimum 3-5 years of title examination experienceStrong knowledge of title insurance principles, title examination, and underwriting practicesExperience examining both commercial and residential title transactionsAbility to analyze complex ownership histories and title issuesExperience reviewing legal descriptions and property recordsStrong understanding of liens, judgments, easements, restrictions, and title curative requirementsExcellent organizational skills and attention to detailAbility to prioritize work and meet deadlines in a production-driven environmentStrong written and verbal communication skillsProficiency with title software systems and Microsoft Office Suite Highly Desired Experience Probate and estate title examinationTrust and heirship-related title researchCommercial transactions involving multi-parcel properties, easements, leases, and development projectsExperience working directly with underwriters on complex title issuesFamiliarity with curative work and title defect resolution What Makes You Successful The ideal candidate is a proactive problem solver who enjoys investigating complicated title matters and finding workable solutions. You are someone who: Enjoys tackling complex title and ownership issuesHas exceptional attention to detail and analytical skillsIs confident researching probate, estate, trust, and heirship mattersThrives in a fast-paced environment with competing prioritiesTakes initiative and exercises sound judgmentBuilds strong relationships with teammates and customersCommunicates clearly and professionallyTakes pride in delivering accurate, high-quality work Benefits May Include Comprehensive medical, prescriptions, dental and vision plans401(k) plan with a discretionary company matchShareholder Purchase and Reinvestment PlanBasic life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance premium paid by the companyVoluntary supplemental life insurance for employees, spouses and dependent childrenFertility and Family Building BenefitsPaid Disability benefitsPaid time off programs11 Company paid holidays per yearFlexible spending accountHealth savings account (available to High Deductible Health Plan participants only)Employee Assistance ProgramEducational Assistance ProgramVoluntary benefits, such as Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and Accident InsuranceTitle insurance policies and certain escrow services for the employee’s primary personal residence at no chargeTransportation benefit plan for mass transit, parking and vanpool, in several markets Note: If you currently are employed by Old Republic Title (or one of its wholly owned affiliated companies) please get in touch with your human resources representative regarding the application process. For California applicants, please click the following link to view our CCPA Applicant Notice Old Republic Title is an Equal Opportunity Employer