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A1 Personnel

Title Examiner

A1 Personnel, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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Email your resume to vanessa@a1personnelinc.com

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.