Title Assistant

BankWest • Winner, SD

164d

About The Position

The position involves searching public records and assisting in the examination of records, maps, and documentation to determine the legal condition of property titles. The role includes preparing and issuing title insurance policies that guarantee the legality of titles. The primary duties involve coordinating operations between title and closing departments, copying or summarizing recorded documents such as deeds and mortgages, and examining various legal documents to verify ownership and compliance with requirements. The position also requires analyzing encumbrances to title and preparing reports outlining necessary actions to clear titles. Additionally, the role involves maintaining judgment records, assisting with the preparation of title insurance policies, and preparing correspondence and records related to county information for professional indexing. The ability to travel to search courthouse records in other counties is also required.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Some post-secondary education preferred.
• 1 years' experience in 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.
• Adhere to Federal Privacy Standards in addition to following BankWest requirements for electronic communication and Social Engineering standards.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a sales organization or similar environment.

Responsibilities

• 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 report outlining encumbrances and actions required to clear title.
• Maintains judgment records.
• Assists with preparation of title insurance policy.
• Ability to travel 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees