Senior Real Estate Services Title Agent

HDR
City of White Plains, NY
Category Legal
Job Description
HDR is seeking a highly experienced Senior Title Agent to support New York and surrounding areas. The successful candidate will conduct complex research on properties, evaluate documents, and provide recommendations for properties researched.

Requirements

  • Conduct comprehensive and complex title searches and examinations of public records to determine the legal condition of property titles.
  • Analyze and interpret a wide range of real estate documents, including deeds, mortgages, easements, liens, and surveys, to identify any encumbrances or defects.
  • Proactively identify and resolve complex title issues, such as breaks in the chain of title, boundary disputes, heirship issues, and unreleased liens, to facilitate a clear title.
  • Navigate and retrieve records from various municipality offices, including county and town clerks, through both online databases and in-person visits.
  • Conduct on-site research at local courthouses as needed to gather necessary legal documents and information for complex title examinations.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert, providing expert guidance and recommendations to clients, and junior staff on complex title matters.
  • Collaborate effectively with clients, project managers, surveyors, and to promote smooth and timely closings.
  • Train, mentor, and provide guidance to junior title agents and support staff.
  • Manage a portfolio of complex title files, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines and client expectations.

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Short and long-term disability
  • Life insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Paid time away
  • Parental leave
  • Paid holidays
  • Retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Employee referral bonus
  • Tuition reimbursement
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