Overview
This role involves searching public records and examining property titles to determine the legal condition of primarily commercial or industrial property title. Work includes independently analyzing recorded documents, establishing chain of title, and resolving issues found during title examination.
Responsibilities
- Perform title examination and examine the chain of title for a wide range of title orders, primarily commercial/residential.
- Abstract and analyze records including leases, subleases, liens, judgments, easements, vital statistics, and plot and map books.
- Determine ownership and legal restrictions to verify legal descriptions of property and assess completeness of records that may cross county lines.
- Resolve most issues such as missing information, incomplete, inaccurate, or contradictory information contained in title documentation.
- Prepare initial title commitment documentation based on applicable procedural guidelines.
- Prepare and review reports for accuracy.
- Provide underwriting interpretation within established guidelines as needed.
Requirements
- Detail and quality orientation.
- Analytical review skills.
- Research skills.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Communication skills (verbal and written).
- Customer service orientation.
- Standard MS skill set.
- Proficient with company operating systems.
- Knowledge of legal terms helpful.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- 3+ years Title Examination experience.
- Florida Title Examination experience.
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay Range: $26.88 - $35.82 Hourly, Remote
- Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave, and an employee stock purchase plan (eligibility-based).
- This hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting. Pay is based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements, and geographic location.
Location
Remote; Florida Title Examination experience required.