LREP-2026-1H Title Examiner (Hourly) (REPOST)

Real Estate Transactions Specialist Under limited supervision of a title examiner, attorney, or other supervisory official in the Department, performs varied work incidental to the acquisition of real estate or interests therein, including title searches, the determination of the legal effect of recorded instruments and the preparation of abstracts, memoranda and other required documents; does related work as required. Specific to the Position: Reviews title commitments/reports/searches describing any title encumbrances encountered during searching and analyzing activities and eliminating those that do not affect the parcel(s) in question. Investigate and clarify problem areas of a routine nature with respect to determination of real property ownership, title searches, Department jurisdiction, and property boundaries. Evaluates, analyzes, and examines records relating to documents found in a chain of title to determine the accuracy and legal effect of such instruments on the title in question; examines the records of proceedings affecting the title; and secures tax and assessment searches from the proper municipal officers. Examines documentation such as deeds, mortgages, and all instruments affecting such mortgages, contracts of sale and assignments, and leases and releases, postponements, subordination, discharges, releases and satisfactions; wills, probate and intestacy proceedings; letters testamentary and of an administration; certificates of tax sale; secured transactions; power of attorney; mechanics; liens, judgments, bonds to Sheriff, attachments and Federal liens; in order to verify factors such as properties' legal description, ownership, and restrictions. Advises the owners and attorneys of the condition of and/or defects in title, and assists, insofar as it is possible, in removing exceptions and defects of title so it will be acceptable to the State. Prepares deeds, release of mortgage, satisfactions of judgments, affidavits, and other instruments of conveyance, as needed, in accordance with the provisions of the agreement for acquisition of property by the State. Obtains all necessary data for the adjustment and reimbursement of property taxes at closing, as needed. Reviews title insurance policies to ensure appropriate endorsements have been issued and that only exceptions acceptable to the State remain; works with the State's title agent(s) to resolve any issues/exceptions outstanding at the time of policy issuance. Preferred Skill Set: Preference will be given to candidates with prior experience working on or handling real estate transactions involving public entities. Excellent analytical skills; professional written and oral communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently, as well as in a group/team atmosphere.