Title Assistant

Summary:  This is an advanced Title Assistant (TA) position. The individual in this job will already be proficient in many TA positions within the department. The TA will have primary responsibility for title plant maintenance including receiving, posting and proofing document images received from multiple counties.  In addition, this position may provide direct support for one or more title officers. This includes conducting research, preparing recordings, and handling various tasks as assigned by the title officer(s) and Team Leader. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

The individual in this position must possess good organizational skills.

Type 65 or more words per minute with a high degree of accuracy.

Utilize 10-key by-touch.

Communicate well with internal and external customers.

Review documents/recordings received from the county courthouse.  Organize and transfer the documents to vendors.

Post and proof batches of documents. 

Maintain “arb” mapping system.

Conduct land/name searches in the Company’s title plant. 

Utilize the Company’s title production software.

Produce and maintain low-risk title insurance products, including but not limited to, various reports and guarantees, and junior loan policies.

Directly communicates with the escrow/ and title officers regarding recording process.

Prepare policy write-ups prior to issuing policies and handle post policy requests.

Conduct file updates and oversees the delivery thereof.

Handles requests, including but not limited to customer service calls, as assigned by the title officers or department Team Leader.

Other duties may be assigned by Team Leader. 

Qualifications/Experience:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

High school diploma or general education degree; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience; or Bachelor’s in history or Cartography.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.  Ability to effectively present information to top management and co-workers.

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Proficient use of Ultima, Canaan, Word processing, Spreadsheets, Internet software, E-mail, Order processing, windows, micro-film real machines and fax machines.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee is frequently required to lift 10 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to lift 25 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision.

TitleOne, a title and escrow company, is committed to making a difference for our team members and the communities in which we live. We enrich our team members’ lives by providing a fun and energetic team environment while offering opportunities for growth and advancement. Our industry-leading, innovative and legendary service delivers confidence and peace of mind to real estate professionals and consumers throughout the Northwest. We are committed to impacting our communities through the giving of our time and financial resources. TitleOne is a subsidiary of Anywhere Real Estate Inc.

Anywhere Real Estate Inc. (NYSE: HOUS) is moving real estate to what's next. Home to some of the most recognized brands in real estate Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate, Century 21®, Coldwell Banker®, Coldwell Banker Commercial®, Corcoran®, ERA®, and Sotheby's International Realty® , we fulfill our purpose to empower everyone's next move through our leading integrated services, which include franchise, brokerage, relocation, and title and settlement businesses, as well as mortgage and title insurance underwriter minority owned joint ventures.  Anywhere supports nearly 1 million home sale transactions annually and our portfolio of industry-leading brands turns houses into homes in more than 118 countries and territories across the world.

At Anywhere, we are empowering everyone’s next move – your career included. What differentiates us is our scale, expertise, network, and unique business model that positions us as a trusted advisor throughout every stage of the real estate transaction. We pursue talent – strategic thinkers who are eager to always find a better way, relentlessly focus on talent, obsess about growth, and achieve exceptional results. We value our people-first culture, which thrives on empowerment, innovation, and cross-company collaboration as we keep moving the world forward, together.  Read more about our company culture and values in our annual Impact Report.