Experienced Commercial Title Searcher

Overview

The organization is seeking an experienced professional to perform commercial title search analysis and review prepared title reports. This role supports nationwide, technology-driven title search services for clients across the US. The position is fully remote, aligned with EST hours, with headquarters in New York City.

Responsibilities

• Analyze chain of title and review prepared title reports.
• Ensure each title search is complete and all required documents are attached in the correct order.
• Verify ownership, encumbrances, legal descriptions, and all relevant parties connected to the search.
• Review legal documents, including deeds, deeds of trust, mortgages, liens, judgments, settlement agreements, probate proceedings, easements, right-of-ways, plats, and maps.
• Ensure legal documents and court proceedings are summarized clearly, accurately, and concisely.
• Identify restrictions, adverse items, and potential issues that may affect property sale, transfer, or usage.
• Follow up on orders returned for correction and conduct final reviews before completion.
• Handle title searches through online county records, title plant information, and local abstractor work.
• Plot legal descriptions for accuracy and completeness when required.

Requirements (Must-have)

• 10+ years of experience in commercial title searches.
• Over 3 years of experience with TDI (Title data) in TX state.
• Strong understanding of title search terminology, chain of title, property ownership, and related legal documents.
• Experience reviewing deeds, mortgages, liens, judgments, probate documents, easements, right-of-ways, plats, maps, and similar title documents.
• Proficiency in determining completeness of title reports, identifying clouds on title, and validating applicability of documents to a title report.

Compensation & Benefits

• Negotiable base salary: 60,000 to 80,000 USD per annum.
• Full healthcare package, including health, vision, and dental coverage.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid vacation and paid holidays.
• Equipment provided once converted to full-time W-2 employment.

Location

• Fully remote opportunity per EST hours.
• Headquarters: New York City.