Title Examiner, New York (remote)

Overview

This role supports the resolution and completion of the title process for real estate transactions. Responsibilities include searching public records, examining titles, and determining the legal condition of property title—primarily for cooperative properties across New York State (including NYC boroughs and surrounding counties). Work involves New York’s unique title environment, including ACRIS and county clerk/land record systems, as well as cooperative (co-op) transactions.

Responsibilities

• Perform title examinations and analyze title for cooperative properties throughout New York State, including NYC (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island)
• Conduct detailed searches using ACRIS (NYC) and county clerk/land record systems (e.g., Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, Rockland, etc.)
• Examine and interpret New York-specific documents, including deeds, mortgages, satisfactions, assignments, CEMA transactions, and transfer documents
• Perform co-op searches, including review of proprietary leases, stock certificates, recognition agreements, and managing agent documentation
• Conduct and analyze UCC lien searches at the state and county level; identify filings affecting cooperative interests and real property
• Review tax records, water/sewer liens, ECB violations, and municipal charges impacting title (especially within NYC)
• Identify and help resolve common New York title issues, including:
  • Missing or improperly recorded satisfactions
  • Open mortgages or assignments
  • Judgments and liens (including federal, state, and local)
  • Name variations and vesting issues
  • Breaks in chain of title
• Prepare clear, concise co-op lien searches and curative requirements for underwriting and closing teams
• May provide underwriting interpretation within established New York guidelines
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 4+ years of directly related New York title examination experience
• Strong working knowledge of ACRIS and New York county recording systems
• Experience with New York co-op transactions and cooperative title review
• Familiarity with UCC searches (New York State and county-level) and lien resolution
• Knowledge of NYC-specific items such as ECB violations, municipal liens, and tax-related searches
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and quality
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High School diploma or equivalent

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Range: $23.37 - $31.15 Hourly
• Remote
• Benefits (eligibility-based) include: medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave, and an employee stock purchase plan

Location

Remote

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an equal opportunity employer.