Title Researcher Job at IOWA TITLE COMPANY, West Des Moines, IA

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  • IOWA TITLE COMPANY
  • West Des Moines, IA

Job Description

Join our team as a Title Researcher and play a critical role in facilitating smooth real estate closings!

At Iowa Title Company, you’ll dig deep into real estate records, uncover title evidence, and resolve complex title issues to support examiners, attorneys, and title companies. Your research will ensure accuracy and compliance, helping clients close with confidence. If you have a sharp eye for detail, strong analytical skills, and thrive in a fast-paced environment where deadlines matter, this is your opportunity to make an impact. This position is in-office, set at working 32 hours per week with a flexible schedule! Apply today and help us deliver excellence in every transaction!

This position researches public real estate records to produce an Abstract of Title, a Title Certificate, or other title report. Provide title evidence to examiners, attorneys or outside title company to facilitate real estate closings.

Job Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Job Functions) Common job activities are listed below; actual position responsibilities may vary. Refer to your manager or human resources for specific duties and performance expectations.

  • Prioritize orders based on closing date. Acquire documents at district court, bankruptcy court and other appropriate sources. Research real estate records, title problems and legal descriptions. Transcribe/copy pertinent information into a format usable for processing, examining and closing personnel. May provide verbal updates prior to closing. (50-60%)
  • Search names, obtain tax information, obtain documents and verify effective dates and tract index information. (20-30%)
  • Produce an abstract or title product according to prescribed rules and procedures and ensure the product is delivered to the client in a timely manner.
  • Provide customer service and problem-solving to all other departments and answer all inquiries regarding title searches. Respond to questions and requests from examiners, closers, attorneys, lenders and real estate agents. (10-20%)
  • Assist as needed in the clerical production of abstracts/commitments/recording of documents. May assemble final form abstracts/commitments/title certificates and prepare for delivery. (0-10%)
  • Perform additional duties as requested or assigned. (0-5%)

Performance Expectations

  • Meet all performance and behavior expectations outlined in the company performance appraisal form or communicated by management.
  • Perform responsibilities as directed achieving desired results within expected time frames and with a high degree of quality and professionalism.
  • Establish and maintain positive and productive work relationships with all staff, customers and business partners.
  • Demonstrate the behavioral and technical competencies necessary to effectively complete job responsibilities. Take personal initiative for technical and professional development.
  • Follow the company HR Policy, the Code of Business Conduct and all subsidiary and department policies and procedures, including protecting confidential company information, attending work punctually and regularly, and following good safety practices in all activities.

Qualifications

Education:

  • HS Diploma

Experience:

  • Two plus years of experience in title or real estate industry; research or legal experience preferred; familiarity with abstracts and real estate documents preferred.

Knowledge and Skills:

  • Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills with an excellent eye for details.
  • Strong personal computer skills, including mastery of word processing systems. Typing speed of 50-60 wpm.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills. Must be professional and courteous.
  • Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently; coordinate and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to accurately verify legal descriptions.

We offer a full suite of benefits including Medical, Health Savings Account, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation (PTO), 401(k) with employer match, Flexible Spending Account, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Tags

Work at office, Flexible hours,

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