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Job Summary:

• Coordinate and conduct commercial closing transactions locally and nationally that may have intricate title and closing issues, including compliance with closing instructions, title requirements, company requirements and other written instructions.

• Must be familiar with individual municipalities, county clerks, property appraisers and tax collectors. This includes the review of title searches to complete title work, review of closing documents, and assistance in clearing complicated title issues.

• Responsible for preparing commitments, preparing Proforma Policies prior to closing, final policies after closing and various endorsements to both owner’s and lender’s policies.

• Responsible for reviewing intricate closing documents to confirm that they meet Statutory recording requirements and also meet any commitment requirements for clearing title and assist in making revisions to meet said Statutes and requirements.

• Coordinating with all parties in the review of title objection letters from lender’s and buyer’s counsel and ALTA surveys for specific survey issues relating to the insured property. This includes being knowledgeable to assist in clearing title issues, possessing basic underwriting skills and knowledge, clearing any survey issues, making sure that the survey meets minimum requirements, drafting a specific title exception for commitment/policies, and discussing the flow of how these things affect the transaction.

• Reviews all documents prepared by counsel for insurability and record-ability.

• Provide all necessary closing and title services.

• Market new business and make calls on current and prospective clients.

• Perform other related duties as assigned by manager.

Role Specific Knowledge:

• Experienced with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the title industry field.

• Formerly in a Title Officer role.

• Notary public or be bondable.

• Work independently and make appropriate decisions.

• Excellent client relations and organizational skills.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

• Ability to read and interpret documents.

• Ability to write routine reports, commitments, policies and correspondence.

• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organizations.

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages – ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

• Detail-oriented and professional; able to handle confidential information.

• Successful track record in the title industry and expertise in a variety of title areas.

• Strong communication, both verbal and written.

• Ability to deal with multiple types of roles such as real estate sellers, buyers, agents and brokers.

• Possesses basic underwriting knowledge.

Education, Licensure, and Experience:

• Completion of an undergraduate degree in any equivalent field is preferred

• Licensed in title insurance pre-state requirements or currently applying to be licensed, if applicable for your state.

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience directly handling title transactions which includes experience in the title industry.

• Law Degree Preferred

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