Sr. Title Examiner

Candidate must be located in Virginia to perform in-person and remote searching with a minimum of 5 years of title examination experience.

Responsibilities

• Verify all property and tax information obtained is complete and correctly reported.
• Verify all necessary maps and additional documents for customer packages are made for each search.
• Confirm that starter base is appropriate for run start date, and all subsequent information is included in search package.
• Review and interpret all documents, maps, and instruments contained in the chain of title obtained from various property information systems from patent or an appropriate starter date.
• Write preliminary reports and coverage-specific guarantees in conformance with preferred title insurance practices, state-specific guidelines, and company policy for all types of property, including major projects and high-liability transactions.
• Provide document copies, research projects, color-coded maps, and other items as requested by escrow departments and clients.
• Identify any defects, restrictions, or encumbrances on property titles and recommend corrective actions.
• Work closely with clients, attorneys, and other stakeholders to resolve title issues.
• Ensure all title examination activities comply with industry regulations and company policies.

Requirements

• Comprehensive knowledge of reading legal descriptions used for real property.
• Ability to review complex legal documents and identify any discrepancies.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and high level of accuracy in reviewing/analyzing title documents.
• Efficiently manage time to meet deadlines and handle multiple responsibilities.
• Strong leadership abilities to guide and motivate the team.
• Comprehensive knowledge of real property computer database programs and the ability to compile accurate and complete title information abstracts from real property information systems.
• Proficiency in relevant software and in-depth understanding of the title examination process and legal documentation.
• Proficiency in conducting thorough searches of public records and legal documents.

Pay

Position's pay range: $60,000 - $75,000

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, 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