Job Description
Join our team! Our Firm provides comprehensive title insurance protection and professional settlement services for real estate purchases, refinances and equity loans. As a leader in providing title insurance, settlement services and risk solutions for real estate transactions, Sergeants Abstract Inc. is an ideal place to build your career. We believe that our people are the key to the company’s continued success, and we invest in diverse talents and backgrounds and empower our teams to achieve more than they could anywhere else.
Job Summary
We are currently seeking a Title Officer, Title Reader, Title Examiner for immediate hire. Sign on Bonus available.
Essential Functions
Gathers information to assist in title examination and to examine the chain of title for a wide range of title orders, both residential and commercial
Organizes and reviews records, such as mortgages, liens, judgments, easements, vital statistics, plat and map books, and property surveys to determine ownership and legal restrictions and to verify legal description of property and completeness of records
Participates in analyzing the effect of probate, foreclosures, building court cases, and bankruptcy proceedings on title insurance. May examine trusts, wills, and affidavits of heirship
Uses technical bulletins and other resources to evaluate and resolve problems
Reviews a variety of documentation, including deeds, operating agreements, trusts, wills, affidavits of heirships, corporate resolutions, partnership agreements, and state filed Articles of Incorporation and Articles of Organization
May participate in selecting appropriate write-ups for commitments and policies for both standard and extended coverage
May assist in price commitments, endorsements, policies and guarantees using predetermined schedule of fees and charges
May assist in providing underwriting interpretation within established guidelines
May request hold harmless letters from other title insurance companies; issue hold harmless letters as necessary
Actively contributes to the results of a team and works toward achieving goals and objectives
Knowledge Skills & Technology
May be familiar with commonly-used concepts, practices and procedures of title work
Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment to handle all aspects of title support
Good verbal and written communication skills
Strong customer service orientation
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Detail-oriented
Able to meet deadlines under pressure
Experience
Entry level position
5 plus years in examining title/related real estate experience preferred