Title Curative - Consumer Title

Opendoor

11h•Remote

About The Position

The Curative - Consumer Title role independently reviews and advances title-curative files, identifying title defects, required clearance evidence, and issues that need escalation. The position analyzes legal and public-record documentation, prepares and reviews title documents, coordinates with underwriters and title partners, and communicates closing requirements and file status to internal and external customers. The role requires careful pipeline and deadline management, sound judgment about when to seek additional review, and accurate handling of confidential information in a time-sensitive environment. The employee will also learn AI-enabled workflows as they are introduced and verify generated requirements and answers against source documents and applicable guidance. During the first 30 days, the employee will review an assigned set of files, document defects and clearance or escalation needs, and advance or clear an agreed workload with accurate documents and complete notes. The employee will work toward a target active pipeline of 65–75 files per person and maintain timely stakeholder updates and closing requirements. This is a remote U.S. position supporting Eastern or Western U.S. teams. Hiring is limited to the listed eligible states. The normal schedule is 40 hours per week, with no mandatory overtime; occasional voluntary overtime may be requested.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience independently handling complex title-curative files, including probate, trusts, powers of attorney, and entity documents; evaluation is based on file complexity and independent judgment rather than a fixed number of years.
Ability to analyze and evaluate legal and public-record documents as they relate to title.
A repeatable approach to organizing an active file pipeline, tracking deadlines, and following up on outstanding items.
Ability to prioritize competing requests, adapt to changing workflows, and promptly communicate potential delays or unresolved issues.
Clear written and verbal communication, professional phone etiquette, and customer-service skills.
Judgment to recognize uncertainty, seek help before making an unsupported decision, and document the outcome.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Excel.
Familiarity with AI-enabled workflows and an approach to verifying outputs; engineering-level skills are not required.
Careful handling of confidential information and accurate work in a time-sensitive environment.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to work the normal schedule of 40 hours per week.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with ResWare.
Multi-state experience.
Bachelor’s degree.
Law certification.

Responsibilities

Review files to identify title defects, required clearance evidence, and issues requiring escalation.
Analyze clearance documents, including divorce documents, probate, trusts, powers of attorney, and corporate entity documents.
Independently manage an assigned pipeline, track next actions and deadlines, and advance or clear files with accurate documentation and complete notes.
Communicate and collaborate with underwriters, seeking a second opinion or approval when additional review is needed.
Prepare deeds, affidavits, correction documents, state-specific deed transmittal forms, title commitments, and commitment markups.
Order deeds from title partners and vendors when applicable, and review vendor-prepared deeds for accuracy.
Review and approve surveys and underwrite applicable endorsements according to insurer guidelines and approval requirements.
Follow client requirements for timelines, coverage, and documentation.
Communicate what must be paid, signed, and recorded at closing.
Maintain clear file notes and provide timely updates to internal and external customers about unresolved requirements, progress, and next steps.
Prioritize file work, messages, calls, email, and urgent closing escalations while keeping track of follow-up commitments.
Learn AI-enabled workflows and verify generated requirements and answers against source documents and applicable guidance.
During the first 30 days, review assigned files, document defects and clearance or escalation needs, advance or clear an agreed workload, and maintain timely stakeholder updates and closing requirements.