Title Examiner (Mortgage Foreclosure)

Job Description: Title Examiner
Location: On-Site Monday through Friday

Company Overview: Diaz Anselmo & Associates P.A., a certified minority-owned law firm with over 30 years of experience, specializes in representing creditors, investors, and servicers nationwide. Based in Naperville, IL and Plantation, FL, our practice areas encompass foreclosure, bankruptcy, corporate services, appellate and commercial litigation, and real estate transactions. We pride ourselves on compassionate client interactions and diverse legal perspectives, particularly in foreclosure defense and resolution.  Join Diaz Anselmo & Associates P.A. and become part of a dynamic team committed to excellence in legal support and corporate services. Apply today to embark on a rewarding career path in the legal industry with a respected firm.

Position Summary

The Title Examiner is responsible for examining title reports to support the firm’s residential mortgage foreclosure practice. This includes reviewing title reports and public records to identify potential title defects, chain of title, liens, encumbrances, and other obstacles that need to be addressed in a lawsuit. The role involves managing title claims, identifying tax issues, preparing FHA and VA title packages, and ensuring the accuracy of all title-related documentation throughout the foreclosure process.

Collaboration with attorneys, paralegals, and external parties is essential to this role. The Title Examiner must possess expertise in lien priority, possess attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. This position has a critical role to the foreclosure process.

Title Review & Examination:

Conduct a thorough review of title examinations using title commitment reports, public records, and proprietary databases. The Examiner must be proficient in reviewing title commitments and entering data into a case management system based on the information contained within the report.

Identify title defects, breaks in the chain of title, liens, judgments, easements, restrictions, lien priority and other encumbrances.

Curative Action & Issue Resolution: 

Identify title defects to address in the foreclosure action to ensure a clear title for foreclosure sales.

Work with title companies, lenders, and government agencies to obtain corrective documents, lien releases, satisfactions, re-recordings, and other necessary resolutions.

File and follow up on title claims as required.

Public Records Research:

Possess efficiency to utilize county recording offices, online databases, and title search platforms to verify ownership history and encumbrances.

Review and interpret recorded real estate documents, including deeds, mortgages, assignments, satisfactions, court judgments, and tax records.

Foreclosure Support & Compliance:

Assist attorneys and paralegals by providing title information, public records, title analysis on title curative issues.

Monitor and track title issues throughout the foreclosure process and provide updates to internal teams. 

Documentation & Reporting:

Summarize findings and recommended actions based on a review of the title report.  Input title data into the Firm’s case management system.

Maintain organized records of title reviews, corrective actions taken, and communications with third parties.

Ensure that all title documents meet internal quality standards and legal requirements.

Requirements and Qualifications: 

Bachelor’s degree in real estate, business, legal studies, or a related field (preferred but not required).

Minimum of 2–5 years of experience in title examination, title curative, or real estate law.

Experience working in a real estate law firm, title company, or financial institution is strongly preferred.

Strong understanding of real estate title examination, foreclosure law, and lien priority.

Ability to review, analyze, and interpret title commitment reports, public records, and real estate documents.

Knowledge of title curative processes, including resolving breaks in the chain of title, lien releases, and gap title issues.

Familiarity with county recording offices, title search platforms, and online public records databases.

Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve title-related issues efficiently.

Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple cases and meet deadlines.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal case management software.

Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in reviewing legal and title-related documents.

Ability to communicate effectively with attorneys, title companies, lenders, and government agencies.

Experience preparing and submitting FHA and VA title packages is preferred.

Benefits: 

Generous amounts of time away from work to promote a healthy work-life balance. We offer paid vacation to all full-time employees in addition to observing 8 major holidays.

Access to Medical, Dental and Vision insurances with a company contribution for you and your covered dependents.

Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability Insurance and Employee Assistance Program also available to all full-time employees.

Ability to contribute to a company sponsored 401(k) retirement plan with a company match on your contributions.

Opportunities for growth to help you achieve all of your professional goals.