Title Abstractor

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Oklahoma Land Title Abstractor. If you are a Texas Title Examiner, consider our role! We would also consider a paralegal with Oklahoma Real Estate experience.

Job Summary: Search public records and compile titles to determine legal condition of property title. Copy or summarize (abstracts) recorded documents which affect condition of title to property (e.g., mortgages, trust deeds, and contracts). Summarize pertinent legal information and prepare for attorney opinion.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Search real estate records via a digital or paper database.
• Summarize legal documents.
• Compile lists of mortgages, contracts, and other instruments pertaining to titles by searching public and private records for law firms, real estate agencies, or title insurance companies.
• Search, analyze, and evaluate records relating to titles of homes, land, and buildings.
• Examine deeds, mortgages, liens, judgments, easements, and plats/maps to determine ownership, encumbrances, and to verify legal descriptions of property.
• Prepare property reports and title commitments.
• Analyze chain of title and preparation of reports outlining title-related matters.
• Examine title reports from outside abstractors
• Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
• Documenting/Recording Information –Indexing to data base
• Analyzing Data or Information related to real property records
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems
• Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

ROLE SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE:

• Excellent Reading Comprehension skills
• Strong Active Listening skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Mathematics -- Using mathematics to solve problems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook.
• Ability to perform under pressure and be flexible with disruptions throughout the workday.
• Ability to maintain tact, composure, and professionalism when situations become stressful.
• Critical Thinking -- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Monitoring -- Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals
• Written Comprehension -- The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Near Vision -- The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• This position requires repetitive use of a keyboard, bending, sitting, squatting, and simple grasping.
• Some lifting (0-10 pounds) may be required.

EDUCATION, LICENSURE, AND

EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Authorized to work in the US.
• Customer Service Experience
• Abstract, Title, Legal or other related industry experience REQUIRED with minimum of 1yr of experience
• Ability to pass and become a licensed abstractor by State of Oklahoma
• Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, and agency rule
• Must be able to complete criminal record background check

At Modern Abstract and Title, we opened our first office in Bryan County, Oklahoma in January 2018 with a small group of experienced professionals driven to transform the title industry. From day one, we’ve been guided by a deep commitment to service, continuous learning, and integrity. Thanks to our team's dedication and shared mission, we've grown steadily—attracting like-minded individuals who are passionate about making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

Now, as we continue to expand, we're looking for team members who are excited to grow with us and help shape the future of title services.

Equal Employment and Nondiscrimination

At Modern, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is helping us to create not only a great place to work, but also an environment where our employees, our customers and our communities can reach their goals and connect with each other. Modern takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are recruited and employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, history of disability, veteran status, nationality, or sex/gender.

Some state or local laws also specifically prohibit discrimination based on additional classifications, which may include ancestry, citizenship status, political affiliation, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status and/or parental status.