Commercial Title Officer

Our title officer reads, examines conducts title searches and reviews records to determine the effect on properties. Our title officer understands property records and prepares detailed reports, reviews all closing documents and instructions pertaining to transactions.

*The position is full-time and is based in our Honolulu, Hawaii office. In-office attendance will be required.*

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Reads and plots legal descriptions on tax maps and/or filed maps
2. Reviews upper court judgment searches and determines if they attach to the property or parties
3. Enters data into the title database, generates the necessary documentation, and communicates appropriately with clients and appropriate parties
4. Completes the real estate closing process; ensures compliance with real estate contracts, lender instructions, title requirements, company requirements, and other written instructions
5. Collaborates with the escrow department to resolve title issues (e.g., legal descriptions, easements, lot splits, vesting, tax liens, abstracts of judgments, bankruptcies, boundary disputes, encroachments, and lis pendens)
6. Professionally communicates with customers and clients to ensure customer satisfaction
7. Participates in/on meetings and discussions with customers, realtors, lenders, and attorneys, as needed or requested
8. Reads, examines, and prepares update reports upon request
9. Processes incoming orders and searches upon request
10. Reviews industry publications to remain knowledgeable of changes in laws and practices affecting the issuance of title policies
11. Performs any other duties delegated by management
12. Adheres to company policies, guidelines, and procedures

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of 5-7 years of title experience searching, examining, and preparing title documents

EDUCATION

Minimum high school diploma or equivalent is required.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, INSURANCE

A Hawaii state producer license is not required, but helpful.

KNOWLEDGE

Must be familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the Hawaii title industry field.

SKILLS

1. Adaptability: adapts to new, different, or changing requirements, processes, programs
2. High attention to detail
3. Strong analytical skills, uses logical thought processes to analyze and draw conclusions
4. Customer focused: is pleasant, courteous, and professional when dealing with internal and external customers or clients, co-workers
5. Decision making applies critical thinking skills to solve problems; identifies and prioritizes the key issues involved to facilitate the decision-making process
6. Dependable and reliable: displays responsible behaviors at work and with attendance
7. Integrity: treats others with honesty, fairness, and respect
8. Planning and organizing -plans and prioritizes work to manage time effectively and accomplish assigned tasks
9. Professional: maintains a professional work demeanor
10. Reading: reads and comprehends documents ranging from simple and straightforward, to more complex and detailed; attains meaning and comprehends core ideas from written materials and applies what is learned
11. Respectful: works effectively with those who have diverse backgrounds
12. Team player: works effectively and cohesively with others
13. Verbal communication: maintains open lines of communication with others; speaks clearly, in precise language and in a logical, organized, and coherent manner
14. Writing: uses standard English to clearly communicate thoughts, ideas, and information in written business form

The estimated pay range stated represents the typical pay range for this position or similarly employed employees or employees performing substantially similar work. Factors which may be used to determine the actual pay rate may include, but are not limited to, education, training or experience; seniority; merit and work performance; quantity or quality of production; regional differences in compensation; differences in local minimum wages, or ability and effort.

Pay Range for the position is: $65,000.00 to $75,000.00.

Old Republic complies with all federal, state and local laws including minimum wage requirements. In the event a minimum hourly rate stated is lower than the minimum wage required by law, Old Republic will always pay an amount equal to or greater than the minimum wage required by law.

We offer a competitive salary, and an excellent benefit package including health, life, and disability insurance; paid time off; and retirement plans.

Old Republic Title is an Equal Opportunity Employer

About Us

For over 100 years, Old Republic Title has helped Americans protect their property rights while providing peace of mind for one of the biggest investments homeowners will make. We work closely with title agents, real estate professionals, lenders and industry experts to secure safe and efficient real estate transactions. We provide comprehensive title and escrow products and services for individuals, businesses and government.