[Hiring] Title Examiner @Corporate Settlement Solutions

Role Description

We are looking for a remote Title Examiner in Michigan to join our team. This individual will primarily be focused on servicing Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Kalkaska, and other surrounding counties, examining records online and physically at the county in order to produce a title commitment to verify ownership and identify requirements to insure title. This position will work in a collaborative, team-based environment and will have the opportunity for future growth within the title and closing team.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct title examinations throughout Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Kalkaska, and other surrounding counties in the State of Michigan including 100-year, 40-year and current owner searches for residential, commercial and agricultural properties.
• Read search requests, ascertain types of title evidence required, and obtain descriptions of properties and names of involved parties.
• Help other team members to ensure every order is completed quickly and accurately for every customer.
• Prepare a Title Commitment describing any title encumbrances encountered during searching activities, and outline actions needed to clear title.
• Confer with realtors, lending institution personnel, buyers, sellers, contractors, surveyors, and courthouse personnel in order to exchange title-related information or to resolve problems.
• Accurately calculate title insurance premiums, rates, or quotes.
• Enter into record-keeping systems appropriate data needed to create new title records or update existing ones.
• Copy or summarize recorded documents, such as mortgages, trust deeds, and contracts that affect property titles.
• Effectively use computer systems to log notes, records, and move the order process forward.
• Continuously improve your knowledge through continuing education and inferred learning on the job through experience.
• Conduct a thorough search of records and documents using online electronic records, hard copy courthouse records, and internal title tract including mortgages, liens, judgments, easements, plat book, maps, contracts, and agreements in order to verify properties’ legal descriptions, ownership, or restrictions.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of examination experience in the State of Michigan.
• 2+ years of experience with MS Office suite.

Requirements

• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must have knowledge of basic underwriting guidelines and mapping of legal descriptions.
• Must have knowledge of title commitment content.
• Must possess the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team structure.
• Must communicate professionally and clearly in written and verbal format.
• Must have strong attention to detail and be thorough in completing work tasks.
• Must have analytical thinking and the ability to use logic to address issues or problems.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to withstand prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to travel from time to time and independently navigate all activities required for traveling.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off for work/life balance.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) program with company match.
• Wellness Incentives.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee Discount.