Title Examiner II

Ardán, A Community of Companies • Maitland, FL

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About The Position

Title Examiners abstract and examine public-record documents and provide title opinions based on the facts and documentation. The role uses extensive title knowledge to review the prior chain of title and relevant documents, identify errors or title issues, and take steps to ensure clear title. It also prepares accurate, professional title commitments while maintaining productivity and assessing risk and liabilities in accordance with policy provisions.

The position examines titles of moderate complexity, primarily for residential subdivisions and potentially for some metes and bounds properties. It requires intermediate knowledge of Florida probate and foreclosure, the ability to draw basic metes and bounds legal descriptions, and the ability to explain chains of title, exceptions, and requirements to managers and underwriters. The employee exercises judgment within established policies and procedures and may participate in special projects and other duties assigned by management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of five years of industry experience.
• Experience working in title examination in Florida.
• Intermediate knowledge of Florida probate and foreclosure.
• Knowledge of underwriting policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of real estate law and title and escrow curative procedures.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Organizational skills and ability to work within established time frames.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining control.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to solve practical problems and handle concrete variables where standardization is limited.
• Ability to interpret instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with title-searching software such as DataTrace, TitlePoint, or X1.
• Specialized training in word-processing, database, or spreadsheet software, obtained in school or through up to six months of training.

Responsibilities

• Search public records and examine titles to determine their legal condition, primarily for residential subdivisions and potentially for metes and bounds properties.
• Analyze deeds, mortgages, judgments, liens, probate, guardianship, bankruptcy, and foreclosure documents.
• Identify title issues and establish appropriate requirements to clear title.
• Prepare accurate, professional title commitments while assessing risk and liabilities in accordance with policy provisions.
• Draw basic metes and bounds legal descriptions.
• Explain chains of title, exceptions, and requirements to managers and underwriters.
• Exercise good judgment within defined policies and procedures.
• Participate in special projects and perform miscellaneous duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Employer-paid disability insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401K with company match
• Paid time off
• Company-paid holidays
• Wellness resources

What This Job Offers

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