CENTRAL TITLE DIVISION

Job Description:
Join a Leading Force in Commercial Title Insurance
Old Republic Title is a nationally recognized provider of commercial title services, known for our commitment to accuracy, speed, and integrity in high-value real estate transactions. Our National Commercial Services team is expanding, and we’re seeking a Commercial Abstractor who thrives in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment, and brings strong research and analytical skills to support accurate title work.
This position is a hybrid schedule based out of our Minnetonka, MN office.
About the Role
As a Commercial Abstractor, you will play a vital role in producing and refining title searches that support complex commercial real estate transactions across a five-state region. You’ll be responsible for conducting and analyzing searches in Minnesota, while coordinating abstracting work through third-party vendors for Iowa, Wisconsin, and the Dakotas. Your expertise will help our underwriters and title officers ensure smooth, compliant closings on large-scale commercial deals.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform in-depth searches of public records in Minnesota using ORT’s proprietary title plant (ORBIT) and other online platforms.
• Order and manage abstracting work from third-party vendors across IA, WI, ND, and SD.
• Analyze title records including deeds, mortgages, liens, judgments, easements, and other encumbrances.
• Prepare refined title search reports and identify any defects, gaps, or issues in the title chain.
• Collaborate with underwriters, title officers, escrow professionals, attorneys, and clients to resolve title issues.
• Maintain compliance with state laws, industry regulations, and company procedures.
• Stay up to date on real estate law, land records systems, and title industry best practices.

What You Bring

• Active Abstractor License in Minnesota or Iowa (required).
• 3+ years of experience in commercial title abstracting or examination.
• Proficiency in legal descriptions, land records, and title chain analysis.
• Experience using ORBIT, other title software, and digital record platforms.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in a high-volume environment.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities with minimal oversight.
• Clear, professional communication skills — both written and verbal.
• Dependable, positive, and team-oriented mindset.

Why Join Old Republic Title?

• Be part of a stable, well-established company with a national footprint and deep industry respect.
• Work on sophisticated commercial deals that challenge and grow your professional skills.
• Enjoy a collaborative and supportive team environment with room for long-term career advancement.
• Flexibility to work remotely, with occasional travel for training or company meetings.

If you’re an experienced abstractor who thrives in commercial real estate and enjoys digging into title history with precision and purpose, we want to hear from you.

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The estimated pay range stated represents the typical pay range for this position or similarly employed employees or employees performing substantially similar work. Factors which may be used to determine the actual pay rate may include, but are not limited to, education, training or experience; seniority; merit and work performance; quantity or quality of production; regional differences in compensation; differences in local minimum wages, or ability and effort.
Position’s Pay Range:
$24.00 - $42.00 an hour.

Benefits may include:

• Comprehensive medical, prescriptions, dental and vision plans
• 401(k) plan with a discretionary company match
• Shareholder Purchase and Reinvestment Plan
• Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance premium paid by the company
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance for employees, spouses and dependent children
• Fertility and Family Building Benefits
• Paid Disability benefits
• Paid time off programs
• 11 Company paid holidays per year
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account (available to High Deductible Health Plan participants only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance Program
• Voluntary benefits, such as Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and Accident Insurance
• Title insurance policies and certain escrow services for the employee’s primary personal residence at no charge
• Transportation benefit plan for mass transit, parking and vanpool, in several markets

Note: If you currently are employed by Old Republic Title (or one of its wholly owned affiliated companies) please get in touch with your human resources representative regarding the application process.
For California applicants, please click the following link to view our
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Old Republic Title is an Equal Opportunity Employe

• Perform in-depth searches of public records in Minnesota using ORT’s proprietary title plant (ORBIT) and other online platforms.
• Order and manage abstracting work from third-party vendors across IA, WI, ND, and SD.
• Analyze title records including deeds, mortgages, liens, judgments, easements, and other encumbrances.
• Prepare refined title search reports and identify any defects, gaps, or issues in the title chain.
• Collaborate with underwriters, title officers, escrow professionals, attorneys, and clients to resolve title issues.
• Maintain compliance with state laws, industry regulations, and company procedures.
• Stay up to date on real estate law, land records systems, and title industry best practices