Commercial and Residential Examiner

Old Republic Title•Naples, FL

63d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you a skilled Title Examiner looking for an opportunity to expand beyond traditional commercial work? We're seeking an experienced Commercial Title Examiner to join our team and play a critical role in both commercial and residential title transactions, including matters involving probate and estate-related ownership issues. This position offers a unique blend of complex commercial examination and residential title work, providing exposure to a wide variety of transaction types, ownership structures, and title challenges. If you enjoy solving title puzzles, evaluating complicated chains of title, and collaborating with knowledgeable title professionals, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career with a respected industry leader. This position is fully onsite at our new Naples, FL office location.

Requirements

Minimum 3-5 years of title examination experience
Strong knowledge of title insurance principles, title examination, and underwriting practices
Experience examining both commercial and residential title transactions
Ability to analyze complex ownership histories and title issues
Experience reviewing legal descriptions and property records
Strong understanding of liens, judgments, easements, restrictions, and title curative requirements
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines in a production-driven environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency with title software systems and Microsoft Office Suite

Nice To Haves

Probate and estate title examination
Trust and heirship-related title research
Commercial transactions involving multi-parcel properties, easements, leases, and development projects
Experience working directly with underwriters on complex title issues
Familiarity with curative work and title defect resolution

Responsibilities

Conducting title searches and examinations for both commercial and residential properties
Reviewing and analyzing chains of title to identify ownership, defects, encumbrances, restrictions, and title risks
Examining deeds, mortgages, easements, judgments, liens, leases, plats, surveys, probate filings, trusts, and court records
Identifying and resolving title issues relating to estates, probate proceedings, heirship matters, and inherited property
Reviewing legal descriptions and mapping information for accuracy
Preparing title commitments, reports, and supporting documentation
Researching and resolving complex title defects and underwriting concerns
Interpreting applicable underwriting guidelines and title standards
Working closely with escrow, closing, underwriting, and operations teams
Responding to customer, attorney, lender, and internal team inquiries regarding title matters
Assisting in training and mentoring less experienced examiners

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, prescriptions, dental and vision plans
401(k) plan with a discretionary company match
Shareholder Purchase and Reinvestment Plan
Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance premium paid by the company
Voluntary supplemental life insurance for employees, spouses and dependent children
Fertility and Family Building Benefits
Paid Disability benefits
Paid time off programs
11 Company paid holidays per year
Flexible spending account
Health savings account (available to High Deductible Health Plan participants only)
Employee Assistance Program
Educational Assistance Program
Voluntary benefits, such as Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and Accident Insurance
Title insurance policies and certain escrow services for the employee’s primary personal residence at no charge
Transportation benefit plan for mass transit, parking and vanpool, in several markets