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First American Title Insurance Multi-state Commercial Title Examiner R046149 in Natchez, Mississippi
This is a remote Multi-state Commercial Title Examiner position.
Job Summary: Search public records and examine 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.
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.
Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent. 3+ years directly related experience in commercial examination of multiple states. Experience with timber and energy preferred. 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
Equal Opportunity Employer -- minorities/females/veteran/other individuals with disabilities/Sexual orientation/gender identity.