Volunteer Title Searcher Jobs (NOW HIRING)

About the job:

Are you an experienced, methodical and thorough title searcher who enjoys the challenge of inspecting real estate records to discover key information? Near North is looking for a Title Searcher to perform searches on residential and commercial properties and examine the data, assess deeds, easements, mortgages, liens and other documents, and analyze legal descriptions. We provide a collaborative, energetic, team environment. Our company is a growing title insurance operation with multi-state market presence and national outreach.

As the Title Searcher, you will have a significant role in the title insurance process, compiling detailed reports on your findings, and making certain that your data is timely, comprehensive and accurate. You will investigate online and county records, produce lists of transactions based on your searches, determine chain of title, prepare reports on relevant title matters, create property reports for title examiners, assist with special projects and much more.

What you bring to the table:

• College degree preferred.
• 5+ years residential and/or commercial searching experience.
• Indiana Title Producers license (can be obtained after hire).
• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.
• Superior organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency with online searching systems, MS Office and PDF readers/writers.

You’ll be working on:

• Searching both residential and commercial properties using online and county resources.
• Analyzing and evaluating records relating to residential and commercial real estate properties.
• Examining lot books, geographic and general indices, and assessor's rolls to compile lists of transactions.
• Assessing documents such as deeds, mortgages, liens, judgments, easements, and plats/maps in determining required document copies.
• Determining ownership, encumbrances, and verifying legal descriptions of property.
• Reading and drawing out complex legal descriptions.
• Analyzing chain of title and preparing reports outlining title-related matters.
• Preparing property reports for title examiners.
• Traveling to various county recorder’s offices, as needed.

Why work for us?

We are a growing company with a mission to partner with and protect our clients, and a reputation for a “get to yes” attitude earned through our thought leadership, exceptional service, and organizational excellence. Our success in enabling transactions to flow seamlessly is why our clients are some of the top real estate developers, REITs, law firms and lenders in the country.

Near North is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive company that is built around collaboration, responsiveness, integrity and community. We are searching for people to join our team who are enthusiastic and motivated to provide a positive impact on the growth and success of our expanding company. Come grow with us!

Benefits you’ll enjoy:

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) amp; Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• Company paid life insurance amp; long-term disability
• Voluntary short-term disability amp; supplemental life insurance
• Competitive PTO and holiday pay
• Volunteer PTO – “Day of Service” to volunteer in your local community
• Access to company-owned ski condo in Beaver Creek, CO