Title Examiner Residential - Western Slope

What we need from you:

The Title Examiner ensures a thorough examination of a property’s chain of title while adhering to company and underwriting guidelines thereby eliminating risk and preventing loss when issuing title commitments. This position can be based out of our offices in Durango, Montrose or Grand Junction. 

This is an in-office position, Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm.

Responsibilities:

• Prioritize workload daily by due dates and internal/external customer requests.
• Examine chain of title to underwriting stopping point; including determining requirements and exceptions for issuing title commitment.
• Identify problems and develop requirements for corrective action.
• Proof completed commitment and/or policy for content and accuracy. 
• Deliver commitment and/or policy to necessary parties by appropriate method of delivery based on required timeliness and customer preference.
• Approve surveys, subdivision plats and condominium maps and declarations to determine insurability.
• Request overlimit approvals according to company and underwriter guidelines.
• Request indemnity letters from previous insurers in the chain of title when needed. 
• Provide support to all other job positions and teams when necessary.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by Team Leader.
• Maintain working relationships and communication co-workers and customers for file completion;
• Take responsibility for customer satisfaction.

Success Factors:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Excellent organizational skills
• Highly detail-oriented

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Active Colorado Title License required
• Three to five years combination of title examination and title work experience preferred
• Solid working knowledge of Office 365 or Google Business Suite, Internet, Title Plant Software, MapDraw, and other public record search tools
• Knowledge of legal and real estate terminology, underwriting practices and related title insurance processes used in the preparation of title insurance products

Working Conditions:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Compensation:

• The anticipated salary for this position is $45,000 to $75,000 annually.
• In accordance with Colorado state law, this position is non-exempt and all overtime will be paid at time and a half.
• There is potential for an annual employee profit-sharing bonus based on company performance.

Competitive benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Teledoc services
• Life insurance
• Traditional and Roth 401K retirement options with company match
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Vacation and Sick time
• Land Title Paid Leave Program
• 10 paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Educational Reimbursement and Training opportunities
• Title and Closing reimbursement

Land Title is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.