TitleWorks, LLC is a growing title insurance and closing company with offices in Richland Center and Lancaster. We are looking for a title examiner to join our team in Lancaster!
Searching and examining a real estate title is like putting together a puzzle, where you find the pieces in the historical records and put them together to complete the picture of a real property's history. Historical searches can go back over 100 years! If you enjoy research, are curious, and have great attention to detail, then this job may be for you!
As a Title Examiner, you will be responsible for researching and examining real estate property records to verify ownership and identify any potential issues that may affect real estate transactions. You will also assist in preparing real estate closings and issuing title policies. This position is ideal for a candidate with a background in banking or lending or legal services, such as a legal assistant or paralegal.
Responsibilities:
- Review and analyze property documents including deeds, mortgages, liens, judgments, easements, and plats to determine ownership and legal restrictions.
- Conduct title searches to identify any existing encumbrances or defects that could impact the transfer of property.
- Interpret complex legal descriptions and resolve any discrepancies in property records.
- Collaborate with underwriters, loan officers, attorneys, and other stakeholders to address title issues and facilitate smooth closings.
- Assist in the preparation of title insurance policies and reports.
The ideal candidates will have some of the following qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED.
- Completed college-level or paralegal coursework in property law.
- Previous experience as a legal assistant or paralegal in related areas.
- Previous experience in mortgage lending.
- Previous title examiner experience with associated training.
- Experience in the real estate industry would be advantageous.
- Sound knowledge of terminology and other technical aspects relating to property titles.
Join our growing team as a Title Examiner to help us serve our neighbors in southwest Wisconsin!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Physical setting:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Lancaster, WI 53813 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Lancaster, WI 53813: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person