Abstractor

Wally Land Title Services

Abstractor

Baton Rouge, LA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Parental leave

    Vision insurance

    Position Summary

    An Abstractor is responsible for researching and examining public records and compiling the appropriate search results in a concise and accurate manner.

    Essential Duties & Responsibilities

    · Research public records to locate mortgages, sales, and other instruments relating to the property being sold or refinanced and parties involved · Travel to parish Clerk of Courts throughout Louisiana as needed

    · Make copies of all pertinent instruments and maps

    · Gather property tax information on the subject property

    · Identify whether property is encumbered by any mortgages, judgments, or liens

    · Prepare Abstract Reports for examination by attorney

    · Perform Abstract Updates when requested

    · Examine Abstract Reports completed by third-party companies

    · Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner

    · Completes other tasks as assigned by supervisor

    Competencies

    · Effective written and verbal communication skills

    · Customer service-oriented

    · Strong reading comprehension skills

    · Basic knowledge of Louisiana property laws

    · Basic research skills

    · General computer competency and working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

    · Attention to detail and accuracy

    · Ability to work independently but function within a team-oriented professional structure

    · Ability to meet deadlines, multitask, and prioritize in an environment with shifting timeframes