Title Examiner II - Westcor Land Title Insurance Company

Essential Functions

• 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 documents 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.
• Must have ability to explain the chain of title, exceptions and requirements to managers and underwriters.
• Exercise good judgment within defined policies and procedures.
• Participates in special projects and miscellaneous duties as assigned by management.

Job Qualifications

• 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.
• Able to work in fast paced environment while maintaining control.
• Excellent problem solving/critical thinking skills.

Education, Form Training, & Experience

• 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.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to talk or hear.
• Frequently required to sit.
• Occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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.