Title Officer

Anywhere Real State - Twin Falls, ID

Twin Falls, ID

Real Estate

About the position

The position involves searching public records and examining titles to determine the legal condition of property titles. The individual will perform various duties including examining and analyzing chains of title and records such as deeds, mortgages, liens, judgments, easements, and plat and map books to determine ownership and legal restrictions, as well as to verify the legal description of property. The role also includes copying and summarizing recorded documents, analyzing recorded documents to prepare title commitments, pricing commitments, endorsements, policies, and credits, and performing file maintenance. Additionally, the individual will respond to customer inquiries, review documents, prepare write-ups for title insurance policies, and participate in business development activities. There may also be supervisory responsibilities over title assistants and examiners, as well as conducting training classes for team members and customers on title-related products and services.

Responsibilities

• Examines and analyzes chains of title and records such as deeds, mortgages, liens, judgments, easements, and plat and map books.
• Copies and summarizes recorded documents affecting the condition of title to property.
• Analyzes recorded documents and prepares title commitments outlining restrictions and actions required to clear title.
• Prices commitments, endorsements, policies, and credits using appropriate schedules of fees and charges.
• Performs file maintenance and responds to customer inquiries.
• Reviews documents and performs date-down prior to approving the recording of original documents.
• Prepares appropriate write-ups for title insurance policies.
• Participates in business development activities to maintain and acquire customers.
• May supervise and provide direction to title assistants and/or examiners.
• Conducts training classes for team members and customers on title-related products and services.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree; or one to three months' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers and regulatory agencies.
• Ability to effectively present information to management, co-workers, and public groups.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.
• Proficient use of Ultima, word processing, spreadsheets, internet software, email, order processing, Windows, microfilm reel machines, and fax machines.