WESTERN TITLE DIVISION

Job Description:
This is a lead position that is responsible for the review and interpretation of long and complex chains of title and the preparation of commitments and guarantees for all types of properties, including light commercial and major projects.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILILITIES:

• Comprehensive knowledge of locating techniques and legal descriptions used for real property.
• Comprehensive knowledge of real property computer database programs, and the ability to compile accurate and complete title information abstracts from the following real property information systems:
• Data Trace
• Data Tree
• Tract Book Systems
• Grantor/Grantee Indices
• Moderate knowledge of title insurance practices, real estate law and Company policy relating to the issuance of commitments and policies of title insurance from complex and long title searches
• Ability to operate effectively under time constraints and produce accurate preliminary reports from long and complex difficult title searches.
• Good interpersonal skills for developing client and coworker relationships.
• The above statements reflect the principal function and most significant duties of the job, and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all of the work requirements that are inherent in the job. Old Republic Title Company reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
  

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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.
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Old Republic Title is an Equal Opportunity Employe

• The primary duty of this position is to review and interpret recorded instruments for their effect on real property, and the writing of commitments in compliance with the Company’s guidelines for all types of real property. The following are examples of duties and responsibilities this position requires:
• Verify all property and tax information obtained is complete and correctly reported.
• Verify all necessary maps and additional documents for customer packages are made for each search.
• Confirm that starter base is appropriate for run start date, and all subsequent information is included in search package.
• Review and interpret all documents, maps and instruments contained in the chain of title obtained from various property information systems from patent or an appropriate starter date.
• Write commitments and coverage specific guarantees in conformance with preferred title insurance practices and company policy for all types of property including major projects, high liability transactions, and light commercial.
• Provide document copies, research projects, color coded maps and other items as requested by escrow departments and clients.
• Provides coaching, direction and resolution to issues for the Title Examiner I and II positions.