Title Abstractor Searcher I
$33K - $55K/yr
Work may be done in an office, title plant or remotely traveling to court houses, municipalities and other government entities to perform the searches * Primarily focused on residential transactions
$33K - $55K/yr
Work may be done in an office, title plant or remotely traveling to court houses, municipalities and other government entities to perform the searches * Primarily focused on residential transactions
$33K - $55K/yr
Work may be done in an office, title plant or remotely traveling to court houses, municipalities and other government entities to perform the searches * Primarily focused on residential transactions
$32K - $53K/yr
Work may be done in an office, title plant or remotely traveling to court houses, municipalities and other government entities to perform the searches * Primarily focused on residential transactions
$32K - $53K/yr
Work may be done in an office, title plant or remotely traveling to court houses, municipalities and other government entities to perform the searches * Primarily focused on residential transactions
$50K - $70K/yr
Ensure all legal documents and court proceedings are summarized correctly and succinctly * Analyze ... abstractor work * You will be working in different states and counties every day. One day you could ...
$50K - $70K/yr
Ensure all legal documents and court proceedings are summarized correctly and succinctly * Analyze ... abstractor work * You will be working in different states and counties every day. One day you could ...
New York, NY · On-site +1
$50K - $70K/yr
Ensure all legal documents and court proceedings are summarized correctly and succinctly * Analyze ... abstractor work * You will be working in different states and counties every day. One day you could ...
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New York, NY · On-site +1
$50K - $70K/yr
Ensure all legal documents and court proceedings are summarized correctly and succinctly * Analyze ... abstractor work * You will be working in different states and counties every day. One day you could ...
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A Court Abstractor researches and retrieves legal documents from court records, typically for background checks, real estate transactions, or legal proceedings. They review case files, summarize key information, and ensure the accuracy of legal records. This role requires attention to detail, familiarity with legal terminology, and the ability to navigate court databases or physical records. Court Abstractors often work for law firms, title companies, or background check agencies.
Court Abstractors often encounter challenges such as deciphering handwritten or outdated records, dealing with incomplete documents, and navigating complex legal terminology. They may also need to manage high volumes of information while meeting strict deadlines for clients or employers. Additionally, this role sometimes requires travel to various courthouses or adapting to varying procedures across different jurisdictions. By staying organized and proactive, successful Court Abstractors are able to maintain high levels of accuracy and efficiency even when facing these challenges.
To thrive as a Court Abstractor, you need a keen attention to detail, strong reading comprehension, and familiarity with real estate and legal documents, often supported by prior experience or on-the-job training. Competence with online court databases, document management systems, and research tools is typically required. Excellent time management, persistence, and clear written communication are valuable soft skills in this position. These skills are crucial for ensuring accurate and timely extraction of critical information from court records, which directly impacts the reliability of legal processes and property transactions.
$33K - $55K/yr
Full-time
Medical, Retirement, PTO
Posted 6 days ago
At Stewart, we know that success begins with great people. As a Stewart employee, you'll be joining a company that was named a 2024-2025 Best Company to Work For by U.S. News & World Report, and a 2025 Top Workplace by USA Today. We are committed to helping you own, develop, and nurture your career. We invest in your career journey because we understand that as you grow, so does our company. And our priority is smart growth - by attaining the best people, investing in tools and resources that enable success, and creating a better home for all.
You will be part of an inclusive work environment that reflects the customers we serve. You'll be empowered to use your unique experiences, passion and skills to help our company and the communities we serve constantly evolve and improve. Together, we can achieve our vision of becoming the premier title and real estate services company.
Stewart is a global real estate services company, providing title insurance, settlement, underwriting, and lender services through our family of companies. To learn more about Stewart, visit stewart.com/about.
More information can be found on stewart.com. Get title industry information and insights at stewart.com/insights. Follow Stewart on Facebook @StewartTitleCo, on Instagram @StewartTitleCo and on LinkedIn @StewartTitle
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Pay Range & Benefits
$33,280.00 - $55,477.76 AnnuallyThe base salary range provided is consistent with similar roles at the Company. The base salary range is not an absolute, but a guide, and actual offers will be based on the individual candidate's knowledge, skills, education, experience, location, market conditions, and other compensation components. Depending upon all of the preceding considerations, the base salary may be lower or higher than the stated range.
Stewart offers eligible employees a competitive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to a variety of health and wellness insurance options and programs, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program, and employee discounts