Title Searcher

Overview

Near North is looking for a Title Searcher to perform searches on residential and commercial properties and examine data, assess deeds, easements, mortgages, liens and other documents, and analyze legal descriptions. This is a collaborative, energetic, team environment with a growing title insurance operation and multi-state market presence.

• Perform searches on residential and commercial properties using online and county resources.
• Analyze and evaluate records relating to residential and commercial real estate properties.
• Examine lot books, geographic and general indices, and assessor’s rolls to compile lists of transactions.
• Assess documents such as deeds, mortgages, liens, judgments, easements, and plats/maps to determine required document copies.
• Determine ownership, encumbrances, and verify legal descriptions of property.
• Read and draw out complex legal descriptions.
• Analyze chain of title and prepare reports outlining title-related matters.
• Prepare property reports for title examiners.
• Travel to county recorder’s offices as needed.
• Compile detailed reports on findings to ensure data is timely, comprehensive, and accurate.
• Contribute to special projects as needed within the title insurance process.

• 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.

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 thought leadership, exceptional service, and organizational excellence. Our success in enabling transactions to flow seamlessly is why our clients include top real estate developers, REITs, law firms and lenders. Near North is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive company built on collaboration, responsiveness, integrity and community.

We seek enthusiastic and motivated people to contribute to the growth and success of our expanding company.

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• Company paid life insurance & long-term disability
• Voluntary short-term disability & 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