Sr. Title Examiner

About the role

A Senior Title Examiner examines public records and legal documents to determine the legal status of property titles, ensuring accuracy and completeness while identifying any defects, restrictions, or encumbrances.

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 is complete and correctly reported.
• Ensure all necessary maps and additional documents for customer packages are included in each search.
• Confirm that the starter base is appropriate for the run start date and all subsequent information is included in the search package.
• Review and interpret documents, maps, and instruments in the chain of title from patent or an appropriate starter date.
• Write preliminary reports and coverage-specific guarantees in conformance with preferred title insurance practices, state guidelines, and company policy for all property types, 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 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 discrepancies.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• High level of accuracy in reviewing and analyzing title documents.
• Ability to manage time efficiently to meet deadlines and handle multiple responsibilities.
• Strong leadership abilities to guide and motivate the team.
• Proficiency in real property computer database programs and compiling accurate title information abstracts from property information systems.
• In-depth understanding of the title examination process and legal documentation.
• Proficiency in conducting thorough searches of public records and legal documents.

Pay

The estimated pay range for this position is $60,000 - $75,000. Factors such as education, training, experience, seniority, merit, work performance, and regional differences may influence the actual pay rate.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) plan with a discretionary company match.
• Shareholder Purchase and Reinvestment Plan.
• Company-paid basic life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• 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.