Title Examiner Jobs

Coates is seeking an experienced Title Examiner for work in multiple New York counties, including Washington, Saratoga, Schenectady, Albany, Greene, and Rockland. The successful candidate will be well-versed in digital workflows, online title searches, and proven experience in surface title for right of way acquisition.

Per Diem available.

Overview of Duties:

• Compiles complete abstract of title from patent to current date
• Identifies title defects and reports these to Title Supervisor
• Searches property records for conveyances, liens, and other instruments
• Prepares runsheet of all records compiled showing title to property and effects of liens and encumbrances on titles
• Obtains and reviews title information and checks accuracy of legal descriptions against maps
• Determines from county records the current ownership and legal description of land required for a project
• Plots legal descriptions, including metes and bounds

Specialized knowledge/education preferred:

• Knowledge of industry software such as: Sandy Knoll Real Estate Deed Drawing/Plotting, Greenbrier Graphics Net Deed Plotter, Google Earth Pro, and other database/document management systems
• Detailed knowledge of researching courthouse records both online and in county clerk’s offices
• Interpret deeds, leases, court actions, probates, other documents impacting property ownership
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel Project or similar software programs in order to generate a variety of project reports in response to specific and varied queries
• Ability to plot metes and bounds descriptions of property and read a variety of maps (electronic and paper)
• Knowledge of land and right of way easement documentation
• Analysis of title data and reports
• Ability to compile and prepare chains of title, make abstracts of title with summaries of all matters and instruments of record

Benefits offered. Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Coates is an EOE.

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