A1 Personnel
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Job Duties
• Obtains title examination materials from title plants and/or county records.
• Reviews information set out in documents located during searches of records.
• Assembles a chain-of-title that includes deeds, probate or heirship materials, liens that encumber search properties, and involuntary liens against owners.
• Regularly works with, or answers questions for, other parties who enter information from a title examination into the computer system.
• Identifies property owners and lien holders of mortgage and involuntary liens.
• Furnishes a legal description identifying property with reasonable certainty.
• Creates a run sheet that contains a legal description for land assessed under a delinquent account plus names of property owners and all lien holders.
• Saves run sheets and digital copies of examination materials.
• Performs multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining an effective balance of priorities and high productivity.
• Pick up documents and evidence from tax office and other locations.
• Responds promptly to phone calls, emails, and other correspondence.
• Participates in one-on-one sessions with management to give and receive feedback.
• Encourages and mentors other title examiners, interns, and law clerks.
• Participates in Division staff meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Familiarity with real estate transactions and how real property is described.
• Knowledge about ownership of, and interests in, real property.
• Understanding of legal documents that convey and encumber real property.
• Strong skills in interpreting wills and heirship information.
• Experience using title plants and courthouse records in the metro Houston area.
• The ability to handle work in a production-oriented environment.
• Typing skills that facilitate the quick entry of information into reports.
• A working understanding of multiple sources of land title information.
• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to communicate and work in a collaborative group.
• Proficiency with technology and legal tools such as Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe, and PowerPoint.
• Must be self-motivated and able to make decisions independently.
• Ability to comply with the Harris County Personnel Policies and Procedures and the policies of the County Attorney.
• Occasional ability to work extended hours to accommodate case load demands.
• Ability to solve problems, organize, and prioritize assignments to meet deadlines.
• Ability to comply with office training requirements.
Education and Experience Requirements:
A High school diploma or equivalent. A minimum of three (3) years of experience in land title examinations or some related area is necessary.
Job Duties
• Obtains title examination materials from title plants and/or county records.
• Reviews information set out in documents located during searches of records.
• Assembles a chain-of-title that includes deeds, probate or heirship materials, liens that encumber search properties, and involuntary liens against owners.
• Regularly works with, or answers questions for, other parties who enter information from a title examination into the computer system.
• Identifies property owners and lien holders of mortgage and involuntary liens.
• Furnishes a legal description identifying property with reasonable certainty.
• Creates a run sheet that contains a legal description for land assessed under a delinquent account plus names of property owners and all lien holders.
• Saves run sheets and digital copies of examination materials.
• Performs multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining an effective balance of priorities and high productivity.
• Pick up documents and evidence from tax office and other locations.
• Responds promptly to phone calls, emails, and other correspondence.
• Participates in one-on-one sessions with management to give and receive feedback.
• Encourages and mentors other title examiners, interns, and law clerks.
• Participates in Division staff meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Familiarity with real estate transactions and how real property is described.
• Knowledge about ownership of, and interests in, real property.
• Understanding of legal documents that convey and encumber real property.
• Strong skills in interpreting wills and heirship information.
• Experience using title plants and courthouse records in the metro Houston area.
• The ability to handle work in a production-oriented environment.
• Typing skills that facilitate the quick entry of information into reports.
• A working understanding of multiple sources of land title information.
• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to communicate and work in a collaborative group.
• Proficiency with technology and legal tools such as Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe, and PowerPoint.
• Must be self-motivated and able to make decisions independently.
• Ability to comply with the Harris County Personnel Policies and Procedures and the policies of the County Attorney.
• Occasional ability to work extended hours to accommodate case load demands.
• Ability to solve problems, organize, and prioritize assignments to meet deadlines.
• Ability to comply with office training requirements.
Education and Experience Requirements:
A High school diploma or equivalent. A minimum of three (3) years of experience in land title examinations or some related area is necessary.