Summary:The individual in this job will already be proficient in other title assistant positions within the department. The Jr. Title Officer will provide direct support for one or more title officers. This includes conducting research, preparing recordings, and handling various tasks as assigned by the title officer(s). This position may also responsible for the maintenance and issuance several low-risk title insurance products.Essential Duties and Responsibilitiesinclude the following. Other duties may be assigned.The individual in this position must possess good organizational skills; be able to type 65 or more words per minute with a high degree of accuracy; utilize 10-key by-touch; have the ability to communicate well with customers to obtain additional information.Conduct land/name searches in the Company's title plant.Utilize the Company's title production software.Produce and maintain low-risk title insurance products, including but not limited to, various reports and guarantees, and junior loan policies.Review documents for recording at the county courthouse.Prepare policy write-ups prior to issuing policies and handle post-policy requests.Conduct file updates and oversees the delivery thereof.Examines and analyzes chains of title and records such as deeds, mortgages, liens, judgments, easements, and plat and map books to determine ownership and legal restrictions and to verify legal description of property.Copies and summarizes recorded documents such as mortgages, trust deeds, contracts and easements affecting condition of title to property.Analyzes recorded documents and prepares title commitments outlining restrictions and actions required to clear title.Prices commitments, endorsements, policies and credits using appropriate schedules of fees and charges.Handles requests as assigned by the title officers or department team leader.Provides phone coverage for title officers.Qualifications/Experience:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.High school diploma or general education degree; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information to top management and co-workers.Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.Proficient use of Ultima,Word processing, Spreadsheets, Internet software, E-mail, Order processing, windows, micro-film real machines and fax machines.Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 25 pounds. The vision requirements include: close vision.#LI-MT1Exciting News:EEO Statement:EOE AA M/F/Vet/DisabilityCompensation Range:
