Senior Commercial Title Officer

HOW YOU’LL CONTRIBUTE

• 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.  Act in an advisory capacity; decisions regularly involve resolving unique and complex situations. Reconciles title problems and accepts responsibility for loss claim investigation

• May be team leader for a unit consisting of examiners, searchers or other title staff; may provide input to staff selection, performance feedback

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Uses technical bulletins and other resources to evaluate and resolve problems

• May price commitments, endorsements, policies and guarantees using predetermined schedule of fees and charges

• In some regions/locations, consult with attorneys to review search packages and on matters that require escalation

• May provide underwriting interpretation within established guidelines 

• Other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• High School diploma or equivalent

• 5-7 years directly related experience

• Demonstration of skill mastery

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

• Through experience, has encountered a wide range of issues and situations and has demonstrated mastery of skills.

• Familiar with all aspects of title work

• 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