Title Examiner Position Visium Resources has been asked to identify candidates for the Title Examiner position. The selected candidate will work onsite in Orlando, FL for a duration of up to two years with a high probability of renewal. At management's discretion a hybrid work schedule may be available after the initial training period. There is potential for direct hire conversion during the course of the contract period. The Title Examiner will perform advanced title examination and curative title work in support of County property acquisitions. Responsible for conducting in-depth historical title searches, identifying and resolving title issues, reviewing and preparing legal documents, and coordinating closings. Ensures compliance with County and legal requirements throughout the acquisition process. General Functions: Performs complex technical work in the preparation, review and examination of title searches, legal documents, descriptions and condemnation suits used in the acquisition of all County properties. (Title searches are from Earliest Public Records to Current Date.)An incumbent in this position routinely exercises independent judgment in all aspects of the position, including but not limited to approval of title searches, attorney title opinions, commitments, acquisition packages and condemnation suits used in the acquisition of all County properties and ensures all County and legal requirements are met. Performs title searches, updates, and examinations; researches Florida Statutes and Fund Title Notes, determines information necessary to clear title and provides explanation of title information to surveyors, acquisition agents, property owners, attorneys, and County management. Reviews legal descriptions, sketches, surveys, right-way maps, and construction plans, and prepares and reviews instruments of conveyance and related documents for proper form, accuracy, appropriateness, and completeness. Uses advanced technical and analytical skills to retrieve information to locate owners of property who are not of record or who do not know that they may have any interest in property cited for acquisition. Contacts property owners and others having an interest in parcels to be condemned to verify information for service of process and suit filing. Prepares resolution and condemnation suit packages for filing by the County Attorney. Tracks all assigned projects through the Real Estate Management Division's computer program tracking system Reviews items submitted for real property and leasehold acquisitions for completeness and accuracy. Coordinate closings with title companies and/or attorneys involving the issuance of title insurance for road projects and all major site purchases for various County divisions. Performs other related duties as required.
