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Senior Abstractor WebTitle Agency - 3.0 Rochester, NY Job Details Full-time $65,000 - $85,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health savings account AD&D insurance Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Flexible schedule Life insurance Referral program Paid sick time Qualifications Analysis skills Attention to detail Quality improvement Mentoring Document review Public records Computer skills Quality audits Full Job Description SUMMARY The Senior Title Abstractor is a seasoned title professional responsible for conducting and overseeing complex title searches, analyzing chain of title, and producing comprehensive, accurate abstracts for residential and commercial real property. This role serves as a subject-matter expert within the department, resolves difficult title issues, reviews the work of other abstractors and field vendors, and provides guidance and mentorship to junior staff.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Conduct full and complex title searches of land records in the Monroe County Clerk's Office, both in person and online, including extended chain-of-title, commercial, and multi-parcel searches, and prepare complete, accurate abstracts Review, analyze, and validate land record searches performed by contracted field vendors across counties throughout New York State, identifying gaps, discrepancies, and potential defects before abstracts are finalized Identify, research, and help resolve title issues such as breaks in the chain of title, unreleased mortgages, judgments, liens, easements, encroachments, and estate-related matters Search and obtain records from the Monroe County Surrogate's Court and interpret estate documents as they affect title Search and obtain property tax information from Monroe County, the City of Rochester, and surrounding towns and villages, and identify delinquencies or tax-related title concerns Prepare and review deeds, mortgages, and related instruments for recording in the Monroe County Clerk's Office, ensuring accuracy and compliance with recording requirements Lead quality control procedures, including proofing and auditing search work completed by other abstractors and vendors Train, mentor, and serve as a resource to junior abstractors and staff on search procedures, best practices, and complex title matters Serve as a point of contact for examiners, underwriters, attorneys, and clients on escalated or unusual title questions Recommend and help implement improvements to search procedures, workflows, and quality standards

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 15 years of experience in the title insurance industry, with extensive hands-on experience in abstracting and/or title examination, required Demonstrated experience with complex residential and commercial searches In-depth knowledge of New York State real property records, recording practices, and Monroe County Clerk and Surrogate's Court procedures Experience reviewing the work of others and/or training staff strongly preferred

REQUIRED SKILLS

Advanced proficiency with computers, online land record systems, and title production software Expert-level reading, comprehension, and interpretation of legal documents Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex title issues clearly to both colleagues and clients Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving abilities, with sound independent judgment Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail Ability to manage multiple complex files at once in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment Leadership and mentoring abilities, with a commitment to accuracy and quality

Pay:

$65,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching AD&D insurance Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person