Title Examiner - Law Graduates
Sign up free to see how well your resume matches this role.
What you'll do
- Conducting title searches and examinations for both commercial and residential properties
- Reviewing and analyzing chains of title to identify ownership, defects, encumbrances, restrictions, and title risks
- Examining deeds, mortgages, easements, judgments, liens, leases, plats, surveys, probate filings, trusts, and court records
- Identifying and resolving title issues relating to estates, probate proceedings, heirship matters, and inherited property
- Reviewing legal descriptions and mapping information for accuracy
- Preparing title commitments, reports, and supporting documentation
- Researching and resolving complex title defects and underwriting concerns
- Interpreting applicable underwriting guidelines and title standards
- Working closely with escrow, closing, underwriting, and operations teams
- Responding to customer, attorney, lender, and internal team inquiries regarding title matters
- Assisting in training and mentoring less experienced examiners
What they're looking for
- Minimum 3-5 years of title examination experience
- Strong knowledge of title insurance principles, title examination, and underwriting practices
- Experience examining both commercial and residential title transactions
- Ability to analyze complex ownership histories and title issues
- Experience reviewing legal descriptions and property records
- Strong understanding of liens, judgments, easements, restrictions, and title curative requirements
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines in a production-driven environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with title software systems and Microsoft Office Suite
Nice to have
- Probate and estate title examination
- Trust and heirship-related title research
- Commercial transactions involving multi-parcel properties, easements, leases, and development projects
- Experience working directly with underwriters on complex title issues
- Familiarity with curative work and title defect resolution
Summarised by NextRaise from the employer’s description, which follows in full below.
Full description from employer
Job Description:
Are you a skilled Title Examiner looking for an opportunity to expand beyond traditional commercial work? We're seeking an experienced Commercial Title Examiner to join our team and play a critical role in both commercial and residential title transactions, including matters involving probate and estate-related ownership issues.
This position offers a unique blend of complex commercial examination and residential title work, providing exposure to a wide variety of transaction types, ownership structures, and title challenges. If you enjoy solving title puzzles, evaluating complicated chains of title, and collaborating with knowledgeable title professionals, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career with a respected industry leader.
This position is fully onsite at our new Naples, FL office location.
Why Join Us?
Work on a diverse mix of commercial and residential title searches and examinations
Utilize and expand your expertise with probate, estates, trusts, and heirship-related title matters
Handle challenging transactions that require analytical thinking and title expertise
Collaborate with experienced underwriters, examiners, closers, and operations professionals
Opportunity to mentor junior team members and share your expertise
Stable organization with a strong reputation in the title industry
Ongoing opportunities for professional development and career growth
What You'll Do
As a Commercial Title Examiner, you'll be responsible for examining title records, resolving title issues, and producing accurate title commitments and related products for a variety of transaction types.
Responsibilities include:
Conducting title searches and examinations for both commercial and residential properties
Reviewing and analyzing chains of title to identify ownership, defects, encumbrances, restrictions, and title risks
Examining deeds, mortgages, easements, judgments, liens, leases, plats, surveys, probate filings, trusts, and court records
Identifying and resolving title issues relating to estates, probate proceedings, heirship matters, and inherited property
Reviewing legal descriptions and mapping information for accuracy
Preparing title commitments, reports, and supporting documentation
Researching and resolving complex title defects and underwriting concerns
Interpreting applicable underwriting guidelines and title standards
Working closely with escrow, closing, underwriting, and operations teams
Responding to customer, attorney, lender, and internal team inquiries regarding title matters
Assisting in training and mentoring less experienced examiners
What We're Looking For
Minimum 3-5 years of title examination experience
Strong knowledge of title insurance principles, title examination, and underwriting practices
Experience examining both commercial and residential title transactions
Ability to analyze complex ownership histories and title issues
Experience reviewing legal descriptions and property records
Strong understanding of liens, judgments, easements, restrictions, and title curative requirements
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines in a production-driven environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency with title software systems and Microsoft Office Suite
Highly Desired Experience
Probate and estate title examination
Trust and heirship-related title research
Commercial transactions involving multi-parcel properties, easements, leases, and development projects
Experience working directly with underwriters on complex title issues
Familiarity with curative work and title defect resolution
What Makes You Successful
The ideal candidate is a proactive problem solver who enjoys investigating complicated title matters and finding workable solutions. You are someone who:
Enjoys tackling complex title and ownership issues
Has exceptional attention to detail and analytical skills
Is confident researching probate, estate, trust, and heirship matters
Thrives in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities
Takes initiative and exercises sound judgment
Builds strong relationships with teammates and customers
Communicates clearly and professionally
Takes pride in delivering accurate, high-quality work
#LI-MO1
Benefits may include:
Comprehensive medical, prescriptions, dental and vision plans
401(k) plan with a discretionary company match
Shareholder Purchase and Reinvestment Plan
Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance premium paid by the company
Voluntary supplemental life insurance for employees, spouses and dependent children
Fertility and Family Building Benefits
Paid Disability benefits
Paid time off programs
11 Company paid holidays per year
Flexible spending account
Health savings account (available to High Deductible Health Plan participants only)
Employee Assistance Program
Educational Assistance Program
Voluntary benefits, such as Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and Accident Insurance
Title insurance policies and certain escrow services for the employee’s primary personal residence at no charge
Transportation benefit plan for mass transit, parking and vanpool, in several markets
Note: If you currently are employed by Old Republic Title (or one of its wholly owned affiliated companies) please get in touch with your human resources representative regarding the application process.
For California applicants, please click the following link to view our CCPA Applicant Notice
Old Republic Title is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Company
Company facts come from this company's own listings. We only show what the postings themselves carry.