Job Summary

This position is responsible for examining titles ranging in complexity, to determine status of title or establish chain of title.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Abstract and examine deeds, deeds of trust/mortgages, easements, judgments, liens, tax assessments, mineral reservations, and other applicable instruments.

2. Verify vesting and encumbrances to title.

3. Prepare title reports.

4. Review of files that may be too complicated to be completed by other departments.

5. Provide service to customers.

6. Aid other departments with their workload if time permits.

7. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and levels of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

TRAVEL: As needed

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The work is sedentary, typically employee sits comfortably to do the work. There may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items such as paper, books, or notebooks.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment that requires normal safety precautions.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Required:

•High School Diploma or GED

•1-2 years of experience performing title examinations

•Computer skills including Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

Required:

•Ability to work in an accurate, detail-oriented and highly productive manner

•Working knowledge of legal documents affecting title to real property and methods by which they are recorded, liens, encumbrances and circumstances that affect title to real property

•Knowledge of local filing requirements, recording fees, and abstracting procedures

•Knowledge of surveys and plotting metes & bounds

•Familiarity with all procedures performed in commitment production- including abstracts, examinations, document retrieval, survey, plat maps, tax data, etc.

•PC proficiency in Title Software

•Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and tasks requiring detail, concentration and accuracy

•Ability to communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing

•Ability to work both independently and contribute in every aspect to a team environment

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