Title Officer

Mother Lode Holding Company•Oregon Home - G3, OR

2d•$27 - $36•Remote

About The Position

North Idaho Title Insurance, Inc., a Mother Lode Holding Company, is seeking a Title Officer. We are a family-oriented company that encourages growth and supports its employees. We are proud of our passionate employees and leaders who are dedicated to customer care and mutual support. We value our people and demonstrate our appreciation daily. The Title Officer identifies and resolves issues impacting title insurability by working with customers, attorneys, and lenders. This role involves communicating with clients and third parties to gather necessary documentation to clear title-related issues, such as missing, incomplete, inaccurate, or contradictory information in the title commitment, adhering to internal and external policies and regulations. The Title Officer may focus on commercial, industrial, or residential titles, or be proficient in all three. In some locations, this role is full-service and may include search, title examination, and other duties related to title review and clearance. The position may be part of a centralized title group, involve independent work, or be located in an escrow branch office.

Requirements

Familiar with all aspects of title work.
Flexible with the ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment to handle all aspects of title support.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong customer service orientation.
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong detail orientation.
Able to meet deadlines under pressure.
High School diploma or equivalent.
3-5 years title/ related real estate experience with at least 2 years examining title.

Responsibilities

Performs title examination to examine the chain of title for a wide range of title orders, both residential and commercial.
Analyzes records, such as mortgages, liens, judgments, easements, vital statistics, plat and map books, and property surveys to determine ownership and legal restrictions and to verify legal description of property and completeness of records.
Analyzes the effect of probate, foreclosures, building court cases, and bankruptcy proceedings on title insurance.
Examine trusts, wills, and affidavits of heirship.
Uses technical bulletins and other resources to evaluate and resolve problems.
Review and approve a variety of documentation including deeds, operating agreements, trusts, wills, affidavits of heirships, corporate resolutions, partnership agreements, and state filed Articles of Incorporation and Articles of Organization.
Selects appropriate write-ups for commitments and policies for both standard and extended coverage.
May participate in business development activities to maintain existing clients and acquire new clients and may attend customer visits with sales personnel.
May price commitments, endorsements, policies and guarantees using predetermined schedule of fees and charges.
In some regions/locations, consult with attorneys to review search packages and on matters that require escalation.
May provide underwriting interpretation within established guidelines.
May request hold harmless letters from other title insurance companies; issue hold harmless letters as necessary.