Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers
Search real estate records, examine titles, or summarize pertinent legal or insurance documents or details for a variety of purposes. May compile lists of mortgages, contracts, and other instruments pertaining to titles by searching public and private records for law firms, real estate agencies, or title insurance companies.
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Salary Information
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers: $54,980 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Prepare legal documents. | General |
| Read documents to gather technical information. | General |
| Confer with court staff to clarify information. | General |
| Enter information into databases or software programs. | General |
| Obtain property information. | General |
| Compile data or documentation. | General |
| Collect evidence for legal proceedings. | General |
| Search files, databases or reference materials to obtain needed information. | General |
| Estimate costs of products, services, or materials. | General |
| Evaluate information related to legal matters in public or personal records. | Analysis |
| Research relevant legal materials to aid decision making. | Analysis |
| Evaluate applicable laws and regulations to determine impact on organizational activities. | Analysis |
| Meet with individuals involved in legal processes to provide information and clarify issues. | Communication |
| Update computer database information. | Maintenance |
| Review documents or materials for compliance with policies or regulations. | Maintenance |
| Coordinate legal schedules or activities. | Management |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Adobe Acrobat | Document management software |
| Google Workspace software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Windows | Operating system software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Salesforce software | Customer relationship management CRM software |
| Accounting software | Accounting software |
| Contact management software | Calendar and scheduling software |
| Customer relationship management CRM software | Customer relationship management CRM software |
| File management software | Document management software |
| GATORS ANYWHERE | Document management software |
| Microsoft Internet Explorer | Internet browser software |
| Operating system software | Operating system software |
| PropertyInfo SureClose | Document management software |
| RamQuest Total Solution | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| SoftPro real estate closing and title software | Project management software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
| Word processing software | Word processing software |
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software |
| Data Trace Title IQ | Data base user interface and query software |
| First American Data Tree Parcel IQ | Data base user interface and query software |
| Landtitle USA | Data base user interface and query software |
| Property Insight TitlePoint | Data base user interface and query software |
| Geographic information system GIS databases | Geographic information system |