Title Officer

Company: Boston National Title
Location: San Diego
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

Identifies issues and works with customers, attorneys and lenders in an advisory capacity to resolve issues impacting title insurability prior to closing. Communicates with clients and third parties to obtain documentation to clear title related issues such as missing information, incomplete, inaccurate or contradictory information contained in the title commitment, in accordance with internal and external policies and regulations. May specialize in commercial, industrial or residential titles or be proficient in all three. In some locations/regions, the Title Officer is a full-service role and may perform search, title examination and other duties as part of the review and clearing of title.EXPECTATIONS

• Performs title examination to examine the chain of title for a wide range of title orders, both residential and commercial.
• Analyzes records, such as mortgages, liens, judgments, easements, vital statistics, plat and map books, and property surveys to determine ownership and legal restrictions and to verify legal description of property and completeness of records.
• Analyzes the effect of probate, foreclosures, building court cases, and bankruptcy proceedings on title insurance.
• Examines all classes of title searches including difficult title orders such as insurance of commercial leaseholds, trust indentures, contracts, operating agreements and other highly involved property interests.
• Reviews and approves a variety of documentation including deeds, operating agreements, trusts, wills, affidavits of heirships, corporate resolutions, partnership agreements, and state filed Articles of Incorporation and Articles of Organization.
• Selects appropriate write-ups for commitments and policies for both standard and extended coverage.
• Uses technical bulletins and other resources to evaluate and resolve problems.
• May price commitments, endorsements, and policies using predetermined schedule of fees and charges.
• May act as a team leader for a unit consisting of examiners, searchers or other title staff; may provide input to staff selection and performance feedback.
• May provide underwriting interpretation within established guidelines.
• May request hold harmless letters from other title insurance companies; issue hold harmless letters as necessary.
• Forms and maintains business partnerships with clientele. May participate in business development activities to maintain existing clients and acquire new clients and attend customer visits with sales personnel and/or provide formal training/classes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• EDUCATION - REQUIRED
  • High School DiplomaEXPERIENCE/SKILLS
    • Requires 3-6 years directly related experience
    • Demonstration of skill mastery
    • Thorough experience, has encountered a wide range of issues and situations and has demonstrated master of skills
    • Familiar with all aspects of title work
    • Ability to plot and locate property on a map, by plotting the legal description.
    • Flexible with the ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment to handle all aspects of title support
    • Strong verbal and written communication skills
    • Strong customer service orientation
    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
    • Strong detail orientation
    • Able to meet deadlines under pressure
    • Assignments vary in complexity
    • Has some latitude for un-reviewed action or decision Additional InformationThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
      • Incenter is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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