PRINCIPAL TITLE EXAMINER

Principal Title Examiner

Under general direction, performs difficult and responsible professional work involving property acquisition including title to real property and makes decisions involving difficult problems and unusual transactions in this area. Duties include, but are not limited to, reviewing title searches and certifications, making final decisions on the validity of such titles, whether defects in title can be cured and approve securing legal instruments or data for curing such defects. Reviews surveys and Damage and Acquisition maps, assists attorneys in the preparation of motions or other litigation and/or trial preparation in connection with title and real estate matters. Reviews condemnation and closing assemblies and closes titles. May interpret laws and precedents affecting real property. May advise engineers and other non-legal personnel relating to real property title. May prepare opinions and confer with other City officials and landowners representatives with regard to compromises and settlements.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Not less than seven years of experience in the work of searching, examining, reading and closing title to real property either with a title company, lawyer, governmental agency or conveyancer of which not less than two years must have been in a supervisory position.

Preferred Skills

Candidates should possess excellent written, verbal communication and analytic skills.

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic.