Join Our Team
Are you passionate about real estate and keen on helping clients navigate the complexities of property transactions? At Lawyers Express Title (LET), we’re on the lookout for detail-oriented and customer-focused professionals to join our dynamic team. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional service and ensuring seamless property closings.
Explore our opportunities and become part of a company that values integrity, innovation, and excellence.
Current Openings:
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Title Processor
Position Summary: This role requires an experienced and detail-oriented professional with advanced knowledge of title processing, a comprehensive understanding of Qualia software, and the ability to lead and guide junior team members.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Advanced Title Processing Operations:
– Oversee the day-to-day title processing workflow, ensuring smooth and efficient execution.
– Collaborate with junior title processors to manage and prioritize tasks, addressing any challenges that may arise.
2. Quality Assurance:
– Conduct thorough reviews of title work, examining legal descriptions, vesting, and any potential title issues.
– Implement and enforce quality control measures to ensure accuracy and compliance with industry standards.
3. Problem Resolution:
– Act as a point of escalation for complex title issues, collaborating with attorneys and underwriters to provide effective solutions.
– Mentor junior processors in strategic problem-solving approaches.
4. Client Communication:
– Engage with buyers, sellers, real estate agents, lenders and all others involved stakeholders to address inquiries and provide detailed updates on title processing status.
– Offer insights and guidance on complex title matters with the assistance of attorneys and underwriters.
5. Advanced Order Management:
– Utilize advanced features of the Qualia software to manage and track title orders throughout the entire processing lifecycle.
– Optimize workflows to enhance efficiency, ensuring timely completion of tasks.
6. Day-to-Day Title Processing:
– Review new orders, ensuring completeness and accuracy of documentation.
– Open and organize files according to established procedures.
– Scrutinize contracts for relevant details affecting title processing.
– Review title work, addressing any identified issues.
– Oversee the ordering of payoffs and manage other financial aspects related to title processing.
**Qualifications: **
– Minimum of 2 years of experience in title processing or a related role.
– Demonstrated expertise in utilizing Qualia software or similar advanced title processing tools.
– Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
– Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
– Ability to work collaboratively
– Thorough understanding of real estate transactions and title insurance
**Key Competencies: **
– Problem-solving
– Quality assurance
– Client communication
– Advanced technical proficiency
– Attention to detail
The Title Processor plays a critical role in the day-to-day efficiency and quality of our title processing operations. This position offers an opportunity for leadership and continued professional growth within our organization.
Salary range $45,000 – $79,000. Comprehensive benefit package and 401k. Please send resume and salary requirements to Lisa Zajdel, Director of Operations, at lzajdel@hwklawgroup.com.
Chief Underwriting Counsel
Position Summary: We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Chief Underwriting Counsel to oversee our underwriting process. The ideal candidate will have a strong legal background in real estate and title insurance, with a proven ability to manage risk and ensure compliance with legal standards and company policies.
Key Responsibilities:
• Review title and prepare title commitment packages, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Send title commitment packages to applicable parties in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with all legal standards and company policies.
• Provide legal guidance on underwriting issues and risk management.
• Collaborate with other departments to streamline the title process and improve efficiency.
• Prepare and review deeds and other legal documents related to real estate transactions.
• Conduct settlements and pre-signs, ensuring all documentation is properly executed.
• Perform quality control (QC) on files for closing to ensure all requirements are met.
• Travel to other offices as needed (Bel Air: 1-2 days a week, PA/MD Line: as required).
Qualifications:
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in Maryland
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in real estate law, title insurance, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of underwriting principles and risk management.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to travel to other office locations as needed.
Benefits:
• Competitive salary within the range of $95,000 – $170,000.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with company match.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Flexible work environment.
Please send resume and cover letter to Lisa Zajdel, Director of Operations, at lzajdel@hwklawgroup.com. Please reference “Chief Underwriting Counsel Application” in the subject line.