Title Assistant

BankWest•Lake Andes, SD

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Searches public records and assists in the process of examining records, maps, and documentation to determine the legal condition of property title. Prepares and issues title insurance policies that guarantee the legality of title.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent.
1 year of experience in a related field.
Attentive to detail.
Ability to adapt to new, different, or changing requirements.
Knowledge of legal descriptions for real property.
Knowledge of State and Federal Laws and regulations regarding real property transfers and ownership.
Ability to work dependently and/or independently, under pressure, meet deadlines, and adjust work schedules as needed to complete job responsibilities.
Ability to organize and handle multiple responsibilities while delivering quality external and/or internal Customer Service.
Strong interpersonal skills to ensure effective communication with external and/or internal customers.
Knowledge or ability to learn regulatory requirements pertinent to performance of specified duties in job description.
Knowledge of BankWest products and services.
Knowledge of abstract/title terminology and procedures.
Ability to skillfully use a variety of application software, learn computer programs, and comprehend the program output.
Adherence to Federal Privacy Standards in addition to following BankWest requirements for electronic communication and Social Engineering standards.
Expectation to participate directly or indirectly with increasing BankWest's presence in their markets as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

Some post-secondary education preferred.

Responsibilities

Searches public records and examines records, maps, and documentation to determine the legal condition of property title.
Prepares and issues title insurance policies.
Coordinates operations between title and closing departments.
Copies or summarizes recorded documents, such as deeds, mortgages, and other documents affecting title to property.
Examines mortgages, liens, judgments, easements, plat books, maps, contracts, and agreements to verify legal description, ownership, restrictions, or conformity to requirements.
Analyzes encumbrances to title and statutes, and prepares a report outlining encumbrances and actions required to clear title.
Maintains judgment records.
Assists with the preparation of title insurance policy.
Travels to search courthouse records in other counties for various branches and to perform work on-site.
Prepares correspondence and other records.
Prepares respective county information for professional indexing.
Assists with structuring halFile for receipt of indexed images.
Works as a team with departmental counterparts on planning and implementing assigned projects and products.
Participates on various committees and project teams as deemed appropriate by management.
Attends and actively participates in organization, job-specific training offered, and Quality Service programs.
Adheres to all applicable Policies and Procedures of BankWest organization.
Community involvement is strongly encouraged.
Other duties as assigned.