Senior Title Examiner
Who We Are We are Wisconsin Title Service Company, Inc., a Mother Lode Holding Company. We are a family! We like to throw a big party. We like to laugh out loud and have loads of fun. We encourage growth within our company. We are proud of the fact that our employees & leaders are passionate about taking care of their customers and in supporting each other. We take care of our people. We don’t just tell our folks how much we appreciate them, we show them. Each and every day. What We Do
- Search public records and examine titles to determine legal condition of property title, primarily for residential properties. Copy or summarize recorded documents, which affect the condition of title to the property.
- These roles may be found in production center or branch office environments. Actual work flow is typically determined by geographic practices. In some cases, the Title Examiner role gathers information and creates a commitment of title before passing along to a Title Officer.
Works on assignments that are varied and complex requiring breadth and depth of experience. Senior level status is achieved after experiencing a variety of situations and mastering skills. Actively mentors less experienced team members and acts as a resource to provide input and knowledge. Has increased knowledge of state requirements. HOW YOU'LL CONTRIBUTE
- Examines chain of title primarily for residential properties but may expand into commercial and/or industrial
- Performs title examination of complex title orders requiring a high level of title expertise
- Abstracts and analyzes records, such as mortgages, liens, judgments, easements, vital statistics, and plat and map books, to determine ownership and legal restrictions and to verify legal description of property and completeness of records
- Writes title products based on the interpretation and application of procedural guidelines
- Provides underwriting interpretation within established guidelines
- Provides guidance and mentoring to less experienced team members
- May have customer contact
- Other duties as assigned
WHAT YOU'LL BRING Required Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Typically requires 5+ years directly related experience and a demonstrated mastery of resources, skills and knowledge
- Multiple state licenses (as required by state) in order to do business in a broad geographic area
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)
- Strong detail / quality orientation
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Customer service orientation
- Strong MS skill set
- Knowledge of legal terms used in title documents
- Able to read and decipher legal descriptions relating to title orders
- Strong knowledge of industry and company operating systems, tools and applications
Pay Range: $26.88 - $35.82 Hourly, Remote This hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting. Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location.
What We Offer
By choice, we don’t simply accept individuality – we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it! Our People First Culture celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion not simply because it’s the right thing to do, but also because it’s the key to our success. We are proud to foster an authentic and inclusive workplace For All. You are free and encouraged to bring your entire, unique self to work. First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term. Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.