Builder Services Commercial Examiner/Title Officer

Roseville, CA, USA|

Job Overview

Compensation

Hourly

Range $40.00 - $55.00

Benefits

comprehensive medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

shareholder purchase and reinvestment plan

basic life insurance

accidental death and dismemberment insurance

voluntary supplemental life insurance

Fertility and family building benefits

paid disability benefits

Paid Time Off

Company paid holidays

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Employee assistance program

Educational Assistance Program

voluntary benefits

Title insurance policies at no charge

Transportation benefit plan

Job Description

Western Title Division is a reputable company specializing in title insurance and related services. As part of one of the leading title insurance groups, Western Title Division is dedicated to providing reliable and accurate title examination and insurance policies to support real estate transactions. Known for its strong commitment to integrity, accuracy, and customer service, the company operates within a fast-paced and detail-oriented environment where precision and legal knowledge are essential.

The Builder Services Commercial Examiner\/Title Officer role is a critical position within Western Title Division that demands meticulous attention to detail and a solid understanding of title examination processes. This role involves searching and examining title records, compiling title reports, and resolving title issues that range from basic to moderately complex. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to contribute to the seamless closing of commercial real estate transactions by ensuring all title records are accurate, complete, and compliant with legal standards.

The position offers a competitive hourly wage ranging from $40.00 to $55.00, depending on experience and qualifications. This role is ideal for professionals with California commercial title examination experience who seek to deepen their expertise while working in a dynamic, supportive environment.

Responsibilities in this role include learning and applying title searching techniques and mapping skills, researching property tax and lien information through computerized systems, organizing search results into coherent chains of title, and validating the legal and procedural sufficiency of relevant documents. The Examiner\/Title Officer will prepare final title products including policy documents and attachments, review documents prior to closing to ensure they cure title defects, and produce title policies upon closing.

Additionally, the role involves significant interaction with colleagues, escrow officers, clients, and the underwriting attorneys to answer inquiries and collaboratively solve title-related issues. The Examiner must be comfortable interpreting various legal descriptions, including metes and bounds, lot and block, and section land, applying both a legal and practical lens to title issues. Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team and under time constraints are essential.

This role offers an excellent career path in the title insurance industry through on-the-job learning and development opportunities. It is well suited to candidates who prioritize accuracy, organization, and client satisfaction, with a focus on steadily building knowledge and problem-solving abilities. With Western Title Division, employees gain access to an inclusive workplace that values professional growth and comprehensive benefits.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
California commercial title examination experience
Knowledge of the title insurance and information industry
Effective oral and written communication skills
Ability to identify problems and provide resolutions to basic to moderately complex title issues
Ability to work effectively with members, team members, mentors and clients
Ability to work in a time sensitive production environment
Basic math proficiency and the ability to learn basic to moderate mapping

Job Qualifications

California commercial title examination experience
Knowledge of the title insurance and information industry
Effective oral and written communication skills
Ability to identify problems and provide resolutions to basic to moderately complex title issues
Ability to work effectively with members, team members, mentors and clients
Ability to work in a time sensitive production environment
Basic math proficiency and the ability to learn basic to moderate mapping

Job Duties

Learn and search title records to identify the records that may affect basic to moderately complex title orders
Learn and apply basic-to-moderate mapping to identify accurate search parameters
Research property tax information on the computer
Research names for bankruptcy, state and federal tax liens and judgment information on the computerized General Index System
Research and run names for LLC’s, Corporations and Partnerships
Organize the search results into an accurate chain of title with time researching to patent for basic to moderately complex title orders
Examine all the documents in the chain of title for validity based on knowledge of legal descriptions and real property law
Validate that base title is within guidelines, determine how apparent title is vested and what qualifies as an outstanding lien or encumbrance for basic to moderately complex title orders
Prepare final title products, including the attachment of applicable records and tax information
Review documents prior to closing/recording and determine if they are sufficient to cure title defects and are in recordable format
Produce Title policies after closing
Ability to read a variety of legal descriptions, including metes and bounds, section land, governmental lots, Lot/Block, etc.
Interact with internal and external customers, via email and phone to answer questions, discuss findings and assist in resolution of basic to moderately complex title problems
Effectively coordinate with the underwriting attorneys as required