Title Searcher/Examiner - Residential PITTSBURGH AREA, PA

TitleWave Real Estate Solutions, a Division of the FNF Family of Companies.

FNF is a publicly-traded, FORTUNE 500® company and a leading provider of title insurance and settlement services to the real estate and mortgage industries. FNF is also the nation’s largest title insurance company through its five national title insurance underwriters - Alamo Title, Chicago Title, Commonwealth Land Title, Fidelity National Title, and National Title Insurance of New York – that collectively issue more title insurance policies than any other title company in the United States.

For counties: Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Erie, Washington, Westmoreland, ideal candidate is responsible for providing accurate and professional title searches, title reports, maintaning high level of productivity, assessing risk and liabilities in accordance with policy provisions, and providing final title products based on facts and documentation.

• Within Company guidelines, examine title orders to determine conditions of title and by considering the effect of documents such as mortgage, liens, judgments, and other vital statistics to determine ownership, legal restrictions, and verify legal description; Review final products to ensure quality standards are met.
• Explain chain of title, exceptions, and requirements to customers and managers.
• Assess risks and liabilities that may jeopardize the Company and escalate, as appropriate.
• Prepare accurate and comprehensive title search abstracts and title reports in accordance with Company policies and examining procedures.
• Request any items needed to clear deficiencies in title search packages prior to release.
• Maintain compliance with Company policies and good housekeeping practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

High school diploma or equivalent

• 2+ years of title search and exam experience in Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Erie, Washington & Westmoreland counties
• Commercial search/exam & underwriting experience is a plus

REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong analytical, problem-solving and time management skills.
• Must be detail oriented, customer driven & possess strong written and verbal communication skills, including excellent presentation skills.
• Familiar with industry concepts, practices, and procedures and associated risks and liabilities.
• Proficient computer skills, including moderate to advanced knowledge and use of Microsoft applications and other industry related software required to perform job duties.
• Must be able to work independently and also foster good working relationships with team members.
• Most possess sound experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.