Title Examiner II

About the role

Examiners are responsible for abstracting and examining documents from the public records and providing title opinions based on the facts and documentation. This is achieved by using extensive title knowledge to examine the prior chain of title and all relevant documents for errors, identifying any title issues, and taking the necessary steps to ensure a clear title.

Responsibilities

• Search public records and examine titles to determine legal condition of primarily residential subdivision and possibly some metes and bounds properties.
• Examination of title of moderate complexity.
• Analyze docs such as deeds, mortgages, judgments, liens, probates, guardianship, bankruptcy and foreclosure documents, and make appropriate title requirements to clear title.
• Must have intermediate knowledge of Florida probate and foreclosure.
• Must be able to draw out basic metes and bounds legal descriptions.
• Exercise good judgment within defined policies and procedures.
• Participates in special projects and miscellaneous duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Familiarity with title searching software preferred, such as DataTrace, TitlePoint, X1 etc.
• Knowledge of underwriting policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of real estate law and title and escrow curative procedures.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Organizational skills and ability to work within established time frames.
• Ability to work in fast paced environment while maintaining control.
• Excellent problem solving/critical thinking skills.

Qualifications

• High School diploma (or equivalent).
• Specialized training in word processing software, database or spreadsheet software (obtained either in school or by up to six months of training) is desirable.
• Minimum of five years of industry experience.
• Experience working title examination in Florida.

Skills

• Familiarity with title searching software.
• Underwriting policies and guidelines.
• Real estate law and title and escrow curative procedures.
• Effective communication skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Problem solving/critical thinking skills.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Employer-paid disability and life insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401K with company match.
• Paid time off and company-paid holidays.
• Wellness resources.