EASTERN TITLE DIVISION Job Description: Summary: This position is responsible for the review and interpretation of chains of title obtained from title plant systems for mapped properties with direct starter bases, and the preparation and issuance of preliminary reports. Must have familiarity with Maryland regulations and title procedures Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Verify all property and tax information obtained is complete and correctly reported. - Verify all necessary maps and additional documents for customer packages are made for each search. - Confirm starter base is appropriate for run start date, and all subsequent information is included in search package. - Review and interpret all documents, maps and instruments contained in the chain of title obtained from various property information systems from a direct starter date. - Support Searching Unit as needed for product workflow. - Complies with Company policies, procedures, regulatory requirements and completes mandatory company compliance training by prescribed deadlines. - At a minimum, the ability to work your scheduled work hours, Monday through Friday. - Ability to work overtime as requested by management. - Dependable, reliable and punctual attendance is required, which may include in-office attendance or attendance at company, industry or other events that occur outside regular business hours. - Ability to accept supervision and direction, as well as constructive feedback. - Ability to collaborate and interact effectively and professionally with all levels of management, employees and customers by email, phone, video conferences and in person. - Demonstrates courtesy, flexibility, professionalism and is proactive and responsive to supervisor/manager, co-workers and customer needs and expectations. - Other duties that may be assigned. Knowledge and Skills Required: - Knowledge of locating techniques and legal descriptions used for real property. - Knowledge of real property computer database programs, and the ability to compile accurate and complete title information abstracts from the following real property information systems based on your local operations customarily practice. - Knowledge of title insurance practices, real estate law and Company policy relating to the issuance of preliminary reports. - Ability to operate effectively under time constraints and produce accurate preliminary reports from short title search packages. - Excellent organization skills and attention to detail. - 2 plus years of Title Industry experience. - Ability to function effectively under time sensitive production environment. - Basic computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook. - Ability to work in fast paced environment while successfully performing under extreme time constraints and meets prescribed deadlines. - Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational skills, with ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects. - Ability to act independently with sound judgment and take initiative. - Written and verbal communications are clear, grammatically correct and business appropriate. - Actively listens and is mindful of the role body language, gestures and other nonverbal actions can play in communication. #LI-KB1 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. Position's Pay Range: $38.46 - $41.21 (based on a 35 hr work week) Benefits may include: - Comprehensive medical, prescriptions, dental and vision plans - 401(k) plan with a discretionary company match - Shareholder Purchase and Reinvestment Plan - Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance premium paid by the company - Voluntary supplemental life insurance for employees, spouses and dependent children - Fertility and Family Building Benefits - Paid Disability benefits - Paid time off programs - 11 Company paid holidays per year - Flexible spending account - Health savings account (available to High Deductible Health Plan participants only) - Employee Assistance Program - Educational Assistance Program - Voluntary benefits, such as Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and Accident Insurance - Title insurance policies and certain escrow services for the employee’s primary personal residence at no charge - Transportation benefit plan for mass transit, parking and vanpool, in several markets Note: If you currently are employed by Old Republic Title (or one of its wholly owned affiliated companies) please get in touch with your human resources representative regarding the application process. For California applicants, please click the following link to view our CCPA Applicant Notice Old Republic Title is an Equal Opportunity Employer