Legal Assistant III - Title (Abstractor/Examiner)

LOGS Legal Group•Metairie, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

LOGS Legal Group LLP has an exciting ONSITE opportunity for a Legal Assistant who has direct experience with Title Examination to join our Louisiana team! The Title Examiner is responsible for searching, analyzing, and rendering opinions on the state of title for properties within the default servicing and lender services portfolio. This role serves as the diagnostic foundation of the title process, identifying breaks in chain, and defects that must be addressed before a file can move forward through the foreclosure, REO, or disposition pipeline. The Title Examiner is the first line of quality control in the default title workflow. By delivering accurate, thorough title opinions early in the process, this role prevents downstream delays, protects the team from uninsurable title situations, and gives the curative team a clear and actionable roadmap. A strong examiner reduces re-work, shortens cycle times, and keeps pipelines moving efficiently. Accurate title examination directly protects the organization's ability to close, insure, and dispose of assets on schedule. Errors or omissions at the examination stage can result in delayed REO sales, failed closings, underwriter claims, and lender liability exposure. This role is a critical risk management function that safeguards both the organization's reputation and its financial performance.

Requirements

Minimum 2–3 years of title examination experience, preferably in a Louisiana default servicing or lender services environment
Working knowledge of foreclosure processes, REO disposition, and lender title requirements.
Strong analytical and attention-to-detail skills and ability to meet deadlines and manage a high-volume pipeline
Familiarity with title search platforms and county/state recording systems
High school diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Experience with multiple states and an understanding of judicial vs. non-judicial foreclosure distinctions
Familiarity with title production software and/or comfortability working within case management systems
Prior experience working with major title underwriters (Fidelity, First American, Stewart, Old Republic)
Notary certification (state-dependent)
Exposure to CFPB, RESPA, and applicable state regulatory requirements

Responsibilities

Order, review, and analyze title searches including tax, judgment, lien, and vesting reports
Trace and verify the chain of title to a marketable root in accordance with state guidelines and requirements
Identify all encumbrances, open mortgages, junior liens, HOA liens, judgments, lis pendens, and other clouds on title
Produce title commitments and preliminary title reports documenting all exceptions and requirements
Review default documentation to confirm lender standing and proper assignment chains
Flag title issues that may affect timelines and communicate findings to the curative and legal teams
Coordinate with legal servicers, and underwriters on complex title matters
Maintain accurate records and meet productivity and quality benchmarks within established SLAs
Stay current on state-specific title standards, underwriter guidelines, and default servicing regulations