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First American Title Insurance Illinois Commercial Title Examiner - Remote in Natchez, Mississippi
This is a remote Illinois Commercial Title Examiner position.
Summary: Search public records and examine complex titles to determine legal condition of primarily commercial or industrial property title. Copy or summarize recorded documents which affect the condition of title to the property. Works independently and uses experience to examine title to real property, ranging in complexity, to determine status and establish chain of title. Builds base of experience with different types of property. Projects undertaken can range from simple parcels requiring a few hours of production time to commercial properties that may take days or even weeks to complete. This is a remote opportunity.
Duties & Responsibilities: Performs title examination and examines the chain of title for a wide range of title orders, primarily commercial transactions. Abstracts and analyzes records, such as mortgages, leases, subleases, liens, judgments, easements, vital statistics, and plat and map books. Determines ownership and legal restrictions to verify legal description of property and completeness of records that may cross county lines. Resolves most issues such as missing information, incomplete, inaccurate, or contradictory information contained in the title documentation. Prepares initial title commitment documentation based on the application of procedural guidelines. Prepares and reviews reports for accuracy. May provide underwriting interpretation within established guidelines. Preparing various types of title reports following preestablished First American search and exam guidelines. Perform online research, obtain document copies from county website and other approved imaging systems and be familiar with all aspects of title work.
Requirements and Qualifications[]{#Hlk142289191}[]{#Hlk142304825}: 3-5+ years of Commercial Title Exam or directly related experience. Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary internal and external customer service. Must be able to keep up in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Possesses a comprehensive understanding of all documents shown in the public records, knowledge of legal descriptions and the ability to read a legal description and plot it on a map. Self-motivated with ability to work independently, manage and balance multiple projects and to conduct assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices. Analytical review skills. Detail / quality orientation. Proficient in researching title records, searching through multiple title plants and various resources needed to search complex properties and compile records. Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written. Customer service orientation. Standard MS skill set. Proficient with company operating systems. Knowledge of legal terms helpful. College Degree Preferred, but not required.
High School Diploma or equivalent. Work from home, with dedicated space to work without background noise and have high speed internet to use our secure VPN environment. Be available to work fulltime during business hours & attend fulltime training, with ability to work overtime as needed by the business unit. Must be able to work well with others in a remote environment. State license(s) if required.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.