Legal Assistant III

Overview

A remote, full-time opportunity is available for a Legal Assistant III (Abstractor/Examiner) with direct experience in Title Examination. This hourly, non-exempt position operates on a schedule from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM local time.

Responsibilities

• Review title orders following company guidelines to assess title condition and insurability.
• Analyze legal documents including deeds, deeds of trust, mechanics liens, tax liens, judgments, assessments, and probates to determine their impact on title.
• Conduct thorough research of public records and legal documents to establish ownership, legal descriptions, and identify title-related issues.
• Identify title defects or discrepancies and develop solutions to ensure clear titles.
• Communicate clearly with clients regarding the chain of title, exceptions, and requirements.
• Meet production targets and comply with Service Level Agreements (SLAs), maintaining high standards and timely completion of tasks.
• Perform additional duties and participate in special projects as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of direct experience in title examination.
• Comprehensive knowledge of real estate law and title examination processes.
• Ability to interpret complex legal documents.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Working Conditions

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Capacity to maintain focus for long durations.
• Comfortable working on computers for significant portions of the day.
• Ability to perform repetitive movements such as typing, clicking, and swiveling.
• Ability to lift 10-20 pounds as needed.

Compensation & Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in the following benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with quarterly employer contributions
• Group and supplemental life insurance plans
• Long and short-term disability insurance
• Access to health services and legal service benefits
• Hospital and accident indemnity coverage
• National employee discount programs
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Paid time off (accrual based)

Location

This is a remote position.

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Reasonable accommodations during the interview process are available upon request. The employer participates in E-Verify and requires new hires to complete employment eligibility verification.