Overview:
Title Wave a subsidiary of Fidelity National Financial, Inc. (NYSE: FNF) is seeking a Title Examiner to join its New Jersey office. In this role the Title Examiner will be responsible for providing accurate and professional title reports, maintaining high level of productivity, assessing risk and liabilities in accordance with policy provisions, and providing final title products based on facts and documentation.
FNF is a leading provider of title insurance and transaction services to the real estate and mortgage industries. FNF is the nation's largest title insurance company through its title insurance underwriters - Fidelity National Title, Chicago Title, Commonwealth Land Title, Alamo Title and National Title of New York - that collectively issue more title insurance policies than any other title company in the United States. More information about FNF can be found at fnf.com.
Duties:
• Within Company guidelines, examine complex 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 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.
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience:
5+ years of commercial title search and exam experience; Underwriting experience preferred
Additional Information:
REQUIREMENTS:
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and time management skills.
• Knowledge working with complex properties, patent searches, 99 year searches and commercial properties.
• 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.
• Most possess sound experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Pay range: $28 to $33/per hour based on experience.