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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Title Abstractor to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for researching public records and legal documents to prepare chains of title. This role involves examining mortgages, liens, judgments, easements, plat books, maps, contracts, and agreements to verify factors such as properties' legal descriptions, ownership, or restrictions. The Title Abstractor will also prepare reports outlining restrictions and actions required to clear titles. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of legal terminology, excellent research skills, and the ability to work under tight deadlines.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Researching public records to create chains of title.
- Examining mortgages, liens, judgments, easements, plat books, maps, contracts, and agreements.
- Verifying properties' legal descriptions, ownership, or restrictions.
- Preparing reports outlining restrictions and actions required to clear titles.
- Working closely with title officers and agents.
- Maintaining knowledge of current real estate law and compliance regulations.
- Ensuring all research is completed within designated timeframes.
- Resolving title defects.
- Updating job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
- Reading search requests to ascertain types of title evidences required and to obtain descriptions of properties and names of involved parties.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous experience as a Title Abstractor.
- Strong understanding of legal terminology.
- Excellent research skills.
- Ability to work under tight deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Knowledge of current real estate law and compliance regulations.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your experience with real estate law?
- How do you handle tight deadlines?
- Can you explain your research process?
- How do you ensure accuracy in your work?
- Can you describe a time when you had to resolve a title defect?