Title Examiner II - Westcor Land Title Insurance Company

Westcor • Maitland, FL

14h • Onsite

About The Position

Title Examiners are responsible for abstracting and examining documents from the public records and providing title opinions based on the facts and documentation. This is achieved by using extensive title knowledge to examine the prior chain of title and all relevant documents for errors, identifying any title issues, and taking the necessary steps to ensure a clear title. In addition, the title examiner is responsible for providing accurate/professional title commitments, while maintaining a high level of productivity in assessing risk and liabilities in accordance with policy provisions.

Requirements

• Must have intermediate knowledge of Florida probate and foreclosure.
• High School diploma (or equivalent).
• Minimum of five years of industry experience.
• Experience working title examination in Florida.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with title searching software preferred, such as DataTrace, TitlePoint, X1 etc.
• Knowledge of underwriting policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of real estate law and title and escrow curative procedures.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Organizational skills and ability to work within established time frames.
• Ability to work in fast paced environment while maintaining control.
• Excellent problem solving/critical thinking skills.
• Specialized training in word processing software, database or spreadsheet software (obtained either in school or by up to six months of training) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Search public records and examine titles to determine legal condition of primarily residential subdivision and possibly some metes and bounds properties.
• Examination of title of moderate complexity.
• Analyze docs such as deeds, mortgages, judgments, liens, probates, guardianship, bankruptcy and foreclosure documents, and make appropriate title requirements to clear title.
• Must be able to draw out basic metes and bounds legal descriptions.
• Must have ability to explain the chain of title, exceptions and requirements to managers and underwriters.
• Exercise good judgment within defined policies and procedures.
• Participates in special projects and miscellaneous duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Employer-paid disability and life insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401K with company match.
• Paid time off and company-paid holidays.
• Wellness resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED