Sr. Title Examiner

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES This position is remote and requires quality control and examination of title commitment to complete and send accurate results. Key Responsibilities:

• Extensive knowledge and experience with New York State title search practices, procedures, and records is required for consideration.
• Proven proficiency in examining (Reading) and preparing commitments for refinances, purchases and leasehold transactions- both commercial and residential. Proficiency in preparation of Foreclosure Reports (pre-foreclosure).
• Proven ability to proofread and review the following search types: (Current Owners, Two Owners, miscellaneous and Full Searches to include Condo/PUDs/Developments, and large-scale project search requests.
• Deep understanding of underwriting requirements and exceptions specific to New York Title Insurance guidelines
• Reads search requests to confirm all requested names, properties and special requirements have been searched and provided.
• Reviews documents such as deeds, mortgages, liens, judgments, easements, plat books, maps, contracts, and agreements to verify factors such as legal descriptions, ownership, easements, and restrictions as well as a deep and full knowledge of the more involved search issues including but limited to tidelands, gores, overlaps, developments, condos, PUDs, railroads, beaches, etc. High-end commercial files with requisite search ordering and plotting of easements and exception parcels is also necessary.
• Orders additional copies and/or summarizes recorded documents, such as deeds, mortgages, trust deeds, and contracts that affect property titles.
• Must fully understand leasehold and co-op with a vast knowledge of estates, including analysis of % of ownership among heirs, etc. and a full knowledge of any and all foreclosure actions. Knowledge of NY Foreclosure rules and requirements.
• Report all issues/errors to management for follow up and quality control improvement.
• Meets productivity and quality standards as set for Sr. Title Examiner.
• When called upon, engage in customer calls to explain and/or present more involved search results. Fielding questions from Jr/Title Examiners.
• Assist in the training of Jr./Title Examiners.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED
• 5-8 years of experience in title research, title operations, or vendor coordination
• Knowledge of county/ state/ court search processes such as indexes, databases, and intranet systems
• Adapts to changes in work environment and responds to management direction.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Proficient in Word, Excel, and Adobe
• Expert knowledge in AES/AC1 Action Title operating system. Will be trained.
• Ability to perform some title searching when necessary.
• New York State Title Producer’s license.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Long screen time
• Ability to perform work primarily in a sedentary position
• Occasional travel may be required based on business needs
• Reasonable accommodations may be made available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Pay: $65,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have knowledge of county/ state/ court search processes such as indexes, databases, and intranet systems?
• Do you have experience to perform some title searching when necessary?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• title research, title operations, or vendor coordination : 5 years (Required)
• Word, Excel, and Adobe: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• New York State Title Producer’s license (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote