Lighthouse Title Group is a premier provider of title and settlement services, operating closing locations throughout Michigan and Wisconsin. We combine national underwriting power with a deeply personalized, local approach to deliver secure, stress-free real estate transactions. Our culture is built on three core pillars: To Lead with friendly professionalism, To Engage by keeping the human element at the center of our work, and To Protect our clients' peace of mind through industry-leading technology. When we are not conducting closings, our team is actively volunteering and growing strong roots in the local communities we serve. If you are passionate about helping others and want to grow your career with a community-minded industry leader, we would love to have you on our team!
Lighthouse Title Inc. and its and is managed venture affiliates
POSITION: TITLE EXAMINER
SUMMARY
This person reviews public records; makes a determination of ownership, other interests and encumbrances of record; and communicates findings, exceptions and requirements for the transaction. This position can also involve the typing of commitments and/or policies into a computer.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
- Makes the determination ownership, other interests and encumbrances of record.
- Reads order application for customer specifications.
- Maps/Determines the legal description to be insured.
- Checks that tax information and tax legal descriptions are accurate.
- Analyzes data, records and writes up file using appropriate codes for typing OR inputs information directly into computer.
- Types title commitments and/or policies in the Softpro Computer Systems
- Communicates with the title examiner for discrepancies.
- Proofreads the typed data.
- Prints commitment/policy and invoice along with all necessary endorsements.
- Communicates with underwriters, customers, co-workers, manager and other related institutions, when necessary, to answer questions, solve problems or follow up on problem files.
- Assures the quality and accuracy of the company products.
- Properly utilize the tracking system in Softpro.
- Fax or e-mail title commitments to the customers.
- May be required to sign title products
- Other duties as requested by Management.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Relevant experience preferred
- Ability to collect data, establishes facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to identify and solve problems and to deal with both abstract and concrete variables.
- Accurate typing skills of a minimum of 50 words per minute on a computer keyboard.
- Good organizational skills.
- Beneficial to have Resident Agent's license, but not mandatory for hire. May be required to acquire after hire.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Maintain high level of professionalism in dress and demeanor.
- Ability to work well under pressure and to remain flexible to changing schedules and demands.
- Proven organizational skills.
NOTE: The above job description is intended to describe the major functions and characteristics of this job. It is not intended to describe all the functions or responsibilities, which may be assigned to the incumbent employee. It is always within the employer's right to add to, delete from or further modify this job description at any time. This document is not to be construed as an employment contract of any type.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- title examining: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
