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Title Abstractor Job Description

Abstracts & Titles Incorporated is an established and successful title insurance company serving Madison and St. Clair Counties in Illinois since 1965. We specialize in title insurance, escrow closings & construction disbursements for commercial and residential property, with offices in Edwardsville IL and Collinsville IL.

We’re looking for a Title Abstractor to examine and research residential and commercial title histories after an order for title examination has been placed. We’re looking for a motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced, friendly, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent Reading Comprehension skills
• Strong Active Listening skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Mathematics -- Using mathematics to solve problems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook.
• Ability to perform under pressure and be flexible with disruptions throughout the
• workday.
• Critical Thinking -- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses
• of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Monitoring -- Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals
• Written Comprehension -- The ability to read and understand information and ideas
• presented in writing.

Roles & Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Examining mortgage documents, deeds, liens, court cases, taxes, and other documents to produce a title commitment
• Read search requests to ascertain types of title evidence required and to obtain descriptions of properties and names of involved parties
• Examine individual titles to determine if restrictions, such as delinquent taxes, will affect titles and limit property use
• Confer with clients, realtors, lending institution personnel, buyers, sellers, contractors, surveyors and/or vendors, laws firms, courthouse personnel to exchange title-related information or to resolve problems
• Preparing initial title commitments/reports
• Frequent communication with closers, processors, vendors and underwriters and/or law firms
• Proficiency in drawing out metes and bounds of legal descriptions
• The use of computerized systems daily and being skilled in typing

About you

• Maintain regular and reliable attendance and punctuality
• Work cooperatively and interact professionally with others
• A high school diploma or equivalent
• A minimum of 1 year of experience as a Title Abstractor, Title Examiner, or Title Searcher
• Skill and knowledge of computer search methods
• Ability to prepare accurate, well-typed reports based on findings
• Ability to work independently
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines
• Working knowledge of title software programs

What you’ll get in return
Abstracts & Titles offers a generous benefits package along with excellent compensation based on experience level and client orientation.

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Health insurance plan
• Dental insurance plan
• Vision insurance plan
• Life insurance plan
• Wellness Plan
• 401k up to 3% of total compensation paid by employer
• Paid vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid sick/personal time
• Social, charity, and wellness events

To apply for the role or have a confidential discussion, contact us:

Phone – 618-656-1275

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

COVID-19 considerations:
Common surface areas frequently cleaned and sanitized. Every employee has their own work space and station.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Edwardsville, IL 62025: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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