Commercial Title Examiner

Commercial Title Examiner

We are seeking a detail-oriented Commercial Title Examiner to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for searching and examining commercial title records and preparing accurate title commitments and reports in a timely manner. This position focuses primarily on basic to complex title orders while providing excellent support in resolving title-related inquiries.

Location: Strong preference for candidates able to work a hybrid schedule from our Fort Myers, Naples or Boca Raton office. Fully remote arrangements may be considered for candidates out of the local area with Florida transaction experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct title searches and examinations for commercial properties, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare title commitments, reports, and supporting documentation for basic to moderately complex orders.
• Verify all property and tax information is complete and accurately reported.
• Ensure all required maps, documents, and search package materials are included and properly organized.
• Confirm proper starter base information and validate all subsequent data for each title search.
• Review and interpret chain of title documents, including deeds, leases, liens, judgments, easements, and other recorded instruments.
• Organize findings into a clear and accurate chain of title.
• Apply title underwriting standards and company guidelines to identify issues affecting title.
• Respond promptly to internal and external inquiries and resolve moderately complex title issues.
• Support the Searching Unit as needed to maintain workflow efficiency.
• Prepare final title products, including attaching relevant records and tax information.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2+ years of experience in the title industry.
• Strong understanding of commercial title examination practices, real estate law, and title insurance standards.
• Familiarity with legal descriptions, mapping, and property locating techniques.
• Proficiency with real property database systems and title search tools.
• Ability to interpret complex legal documents and chain of title information.
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to resolve title issues efficiently.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work with a collaborative and knowledgeable team
• Exposure to a wide range of commercial title transactions
• Flexible work environment with hybrid or remote potential
• Career growth within a respected organization

If you're a motivated title professional looking to grow your career and make an impact, we encourage you to apply!

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

Old Republic Title is an Equal Opportunity Employer