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Job Description
Assist the title unit by reviewing documents and preparing preliminary title reports for closings
Experienced Title Assistant or Jr. Title Officer
We are seeking an experienced title assistant or junior title officer to join the team of a busy unit for a title insurance company in Irvine! This is a full-time, in-office position. Temp to hire.
Job Details:
- Reviewing recorded documents, such as deeds, mortgages, trust deeds, and contracts that affect property titles.
- Preparing reports describing any title encumbrances encountered during search activities and outlining actions needed to clear titles.
- Obtaining maps or drawings delineating properties from title plants, county surveyor's, and assessor's offices.
- Examining documents from the plant database related to real estate transactions.
- Compiling and reviewing documents from the plant database to prepare preliminary title reports.
- Managing workflow of title unit and providing technical guidance as needed.
- Reviewing surveys.
- Plotting easements on maps.
- Abstracting and setting up recordings to close transactions.
Job Requirements:
- 2+ years of title experience
- Knowledge of Resware or any other title industry software is required.
- Work is a very fast-paced environment, so candidates must be able to prioritize and have a sense of urgency while focusing on customer service.
- Detail/quality orientation
- Analytical review skills
- Research skills
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Communication skills, both verbal and written
- Customer service orientation
- Standard MS skill set
- Proficient with company operating systems
- Knowledge of legal terms helpful
Review recorded documents affecting property titles, Prepare preliminary title reports describing title encumbrances, Manage workflow of Title Unit and provide guidance as needed, Review surveys and plot easements on maps, Abstract and set up recordings to close transactions
