Title Assistant -Progressive Title Inc- Glendale, CA

Title Assistant - Progressive Title Company Inc – Glendale, CA

Role at Progressive Title Company Inc in Glendale, CA.

• Examines and analyzes chains of title and records such as deeds, mortgages, liens, judgments, easements, and plat and map books to determine ownership and legal restrictions and to verify legal description of property.
• Copies and summarizes recorded documents such as mortgages, trust deeds, contracts, and easements affecting the condition of title to property.
• Analyzes recorded documents and prepares title commitments outlining restrictions and actions required to clear title.
• Prices commitments, endorsements, policies, and credits using appropriate schedules of fees and charges.
• Performs “file maintenance.” Responds to phone calls and written requests from customers and performs updates and makes changes in accordance with these requests within the guidelines set forth by the underwriter.
• Reviews documents and performs “date-down” prior to approving the recording of original documents.
• Prepares appropriate write‑ups for title insurance policies.
• Participates in business development activities to maintain existing customers and acquire new customers.
• May supervise and provide direction to title assistants and/or examiners.
• Conducts training classes for team members, internal and external customers on title related products and services.

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information to top management, co‑workers, and public groups.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Proficient use of Ultima, Word processing, Spreadsheets, Internet software, E‑mail, Order processing, Windows, microfilm reel machines, and fax machines.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.
• The employee is frequently required to lift up to 10 pounds.
• The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Vision requirements include close vision.

Entry level

Full-time

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