Title Policy Typist (Independence Title - Austin, TX Area)
About the role
The Title Policy Typist at Independence Title in Austin, Texas, is responsible for preparing and finalizing commercial title insurance policies for complex real estate transactions. This position requires knowledge of title commitments, endorsements, and closing practices.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and finalize title insurance policies, including post-closing endorsements, in accordance with commitments and closing instructions
- Review title documents (commitments, proformas, closing packages) to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with underwriter guidelines
- Verify legal descriptions, vesting, and transaction details; incorporate required endorsements, exceptions, and requirements
- Collaborate with escrow officers, examiners, and underwriters to resolve discrepancies and support post-closing corrections
- Manage multiple transactions, maintain organized files, and meet production deadlines
Requirements
- 3+ years of title experience required
- Experience preparing/typing policies preferred
- Strong knowledge of title commitments, proformas, policy forms, and endorsements
- High attention to detail with the ability to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively; experience with title software (e.g. RamQuest) is a plus
Qualifications
- Highly organized individual with strong attention to details and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Consistently meets tight deadlines
Skills
- Technical aptitude and ability to quickly learn new software platforms
Benefits
- Career growth opportunities
- Training and Development
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- Paid Holidays and Vacation
- 401(k) Matching Program
- Employee Assistance Program
Benefits
- On a personal and professional level, enjoy benefits such as:
- Career growth opportunities
- Training and Development
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- Paid Holidays and Vacation
- 401(k) Matching Program
- Employee Assistance Program
About Us
Independence Title is a full-service title, settlement, underwriting, and vendor management services company serving real estate companies, affinity groups, corporations, and financial institutions in support of residential and commercial real estate transactions. Headquartered in Central Texas, with over 70 branch locations to serve you, we can handle transactions on property in any county in Texas and are licensed directly in Atascosa, Bastrop, Bell, Bexar, Blanco, Brazoria, Brazos, Burleson, Burnet, Caldwell, Chambers, Collin, Comal, Dallas, Denton, El Paso, Ellis, Fort Bend, Galveston, Grayson, Guadalupe, Harris, Hays, Hunt, Jefferson, Johnson, Kaufman, Kendall, Lampasas, Lee, Liberty, Llano, McLennan, Medina, Montgomery, Nueces, Parker, Rockwall, San Patricio, Tarrant, Travis, Walker, Waller, Washington, Williamson, and Wise counties. Independence Title is a subsidiary of Anywhere Real Estate Inc., a full-service real estate company that provides a wide range of services including franchise, brokerage, relocation, and title and settlement businesses, as well as mortgage and title insurance underwriter minority owned joint ventures. We are committed to empowering everyone's next move through our leading integrated services and are proud of our award-winning culture and recognition as an employer of choice.