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First American · 1 day ago

Commercial Title Examiner - Remote Opportunity

Greater Houston

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

$23.80/hr - $39.70/hr

3+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Performs title examination and examines the chain of title for a wide range of title orders, primarily commercial transactions.

Abstracts and analyzes records, such as mortgages, leases, subleases, liens, judgments, easements, vital statistics, and plat and map books. Determines ownership and legal restrictions to verify legal description of property and completeness of records that may cross county lines.

Resolves most issues such as missing information, incomplete, inaccurate, or contradictory information contained in the title documentation.

Prepares initial title commitment documentation based on the application of procedural guidelines.

Prepares and reviews reports for accuracy.

May provide underwriting interpretation within established guidelines.

Preparing various types of title reports following preestablished First American search and exam guidelines.

Perform online research, obtain document copies from county website and other approved imaging systems and be familiar with all aspects of title work.

Qualification

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Commercial Title ExamTitle examinationDocument analysisResearching title recordsCustomer service orientationStandard MS skill setLegal termsState license(s)

Required

3-5+ years of Texas Commercial Title Exam or directly related experience

Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary internal and external customer service.

Must be able to keep up in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Possesses a comprehensive understanding of all documents shown in the public records, knowledge of legal descriptions and the ability to read a legal description and plot it on a map.

Self-motivated with ability to work independently, manage and balance multiple projects and to conduct assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.

Analytical review skills

Detail / quality orientation

Proficient in researching title records, searching through multiple title plants and various resources needed to search complex properties and compile records.

Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills.

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

Customer service orientation

Standard MS skill set

Proficient with company operating systems

Knowledge of legal terms helpful

Work from home, with dedicated space to work without background noise and have high speed internet to use our secure VPN environment.

Be available to work fulltime during business hours & attend fulltime training, with ability to work overtime as needed by the business unit.

Must be able to work well with others in a remote environment.

State license(s) if required.