WSO Title Examiner - Westcor Land Title Insurance

PURPOSE

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.

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.

• Research respective title plant software analyze &evaluate pertinent record documents for determination of ownership legal descriptions & any conjunction to title.

• Explain the chain of title exceptions and requirements to customers and managers

• Recognize title defects and formulate a 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 escrow staff to meet time requirements for options and assist with answering questions

• Prepare an accurate and comprehensive title commitment in accordance with the companys examining and policy procedures

• Perform other duties assigned by the manager

• Participates in special projects and miscellaneous duties as assigned by management

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge Skill & Ability

• Familiarity with title searching software preferred such as DataTree DATA Trace FASTSearch etc.

• Knowledge of underwriting policies and guidelines

• Knowledge of real estate law and title and escrow curative procedures

• Effective communication skills both verbal and written

• Organizational skills and the ability to work within established time frames

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining control.

• Excellent problem-solving/critical thinking

EDUCATION FORM TRAINING & 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

WE OFFER SOME GREAT PERKS

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 is frequently 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 25 pounds. Specific
  vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision depth perception and the 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.

Pay Scale:$50000.00 to $60000.00

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job.