Title Abstractor (Search Specialist)
Description Bring your passion for detail and outstanding service ethic to our Property Services team! We are an established service provider seeking an experienced title examiner/abstractor to help us manage our growing volume. First Corporate Solutions values its culture of positivity, accountability, individual and organization growth, and sustained excellence. Summary The Title Abstractor is responsible for monitoring and tracking the workflow from the time of order entry through the completion of the Service Report. Reviews and validates the accuracy of data contained from various searching sources. Verifies all instructions have been followed, file completeness, obtains outstanding title documents, and approves completed files. Assists with the property services and search teams while maintaining FCS’ superior service standards and meeting deadlines. This position requires the ability to search with exceptional accuracy. Key Responsibilities • Research property details and look for back title on orders to confirm accuracy, where applicable. • Perform title examinations of complex title orders requiring a high level of expertise. • Abstract and analyze records, such as deeds of trust/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. • Act as the team resource and subject matter expert to answer questions and create resolutions using past experiences, best practices and sound judgment. • Keep responsible parties informed of status or issues regarding title orders; coordinate with the main office; direct questions to appropriate parties. • Troubleshoot and guide others on wide variety of complex problems and identify solutions with broad application and functional expertise. • May participate in business development activities to maintain existing clients and acquire new business. Requirements EXPERIENCE & PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES • Four years’ experience in a title service company, as a title abstractor and/or in public records industry • Experience examining title records, whether in the record room and/or other searching mechanisms • Experience searching the Grantee/Grantor indexes • Experience directing workflow and guiding coworkers through title products. • Ability to read and comprehend understand and execute policy and procedures • Competent in computer applications including full Microsoft Suite and internet searching • Competent in PDF Studio Pro, Adobe Acrobat and a paperless work environment • Strong communication skills with reading, writing, speaking and command of the English language • Critical thinking with analytical and research skills • Capable of successfully collaborating with peers and management • Detailed, organized, with time management and multi-tasking skills Apply tot his job