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Westcor Land Title Insurance

(Florida) Title Examiner III, Remote, FL - Westcor Land Title Insurance Company

Westcor Land Title Insurance, New Haven, Connecticut, us, 06540

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Title Examiner III, Remote, FL - Westcor Land Title Insurance Company Title Examiners are responsible for abstracting and examining documents from the public records and providing title opinions based on the facts and documentation. This is achieved by using extensive title knowledge to examine the prior chain of title and all relevant documents for errors, identifying any title issues, & taking the necessary steps to ensure a clear title. In addition, the title examiner is responsible for providing accurate/ professional title commitments, while maintaining a high level of productivity in assessing risk and liabilities in accordance with policy provisions. The examiner must have title examination experience in the state of Florida.

Essential Functions:

Examine title orders within company guidelines to determine the conditions of the title and insurability by considering the effect of documents such as deeds, deeds of trust, mechanics liens, tax liens, judgments, assessments, probates and other matters of record

Analyze & evaluate pertinent record documents for determination of ownership, legal descriptions and any conjunction to title

Explain chain of title, exceptions, and requirements to customers and managers

Recognize title defects and formulate curative solution

Assess risks and liabilities that may jeopardize the company, and bring these matters to the attention of the local title manager, state title manager or underwriter, as appropriate.

Maintain proper production levels and delivery standards on a daily basis

Work closely with the customer and management to meet time requirements for options, and assist with answering questions

Prepare an accurate and compressive title commitment in accordance with company examining and policy procedures

Perform other duties assigned by manager

Participates in special projects and miscellaneous duties as assigned by management

Job Qualifications:

Minimum 8 years' experience in retail purchase title examination in the state of Florida

Produce a minimum of 4-5 average metes and bounds files daily OR 8-9 lot and block files daily

Must be proficient in examining and mapping Florida metes and bounds and section land

Demonstrate advanced knowledge of complex title matters including, but not limited to, probate, foreclosure, trusts, guardianship, bankruptcy, and tax deeds

Exhibit excellent computer skills and ability to quickly learn new programs and processes

Familiarity with title searching software required.

Knowledge of advanced underwriting policies and guidelines

Knowledge of real estate law and title and escrow curative procedures

Ability to research and reach reasonable decisions for requirements and exceptions on complex matters found through search exam

Demonstrate ability to be flexible when learning new streamline procedures and guidelines to help improve the speed and accuracy pf the search and exam process

Effective communication skills, both verbal and written

Organizational skills and ability to work within established time frames

Ability to work in fast paced environment while maintaining control

Excellent problem solving/critical thinking

Education, Form Training, AND Experience:

High School diploma (or equivalent). Specialized training in word processing software, database or spreadsheet software (obtained either in school or by up to six months of training) is desirable.

Minimum of four years of industry experience

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

We offer some great perks:

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Employer paid disability and life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

401K with company match

Paid time off and company paid holidays

Wellness resources

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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