Attorney (Title and Underwriting)

Attorney (Title & Underwriting) — Abilene, TX

Location: Abilene, Texas (primarily on-site)
Position type: Full-time, exempt
Experience level: Mid to senior (title/underwriting emphasis)

About the role

We’re seeking a Texas-licensed attorney to be a go-to resource for complex title and underwriting matters in Abilene and the surrounding markets. You’ll partner closely with underwriting counsel, escrow teams, examiners, lenders, realtors, and outside attorneys—resolving issues quickly, drafting high-quality documents, and keeping transactions on track.

What you’ll do

• Title support & underwriting liaison
• Review title work for other examiners; field questions on difficult chains of title.
• Communicate underwriting questions to the appropriate underwriters and escalate issues as needed.
• Underwriting approvals & document review
• Approve surveys; review and advise on powers of attorney, trust agreements, probate materials, LLC/corporate documents, and related entity records.
• Coordinate with multiple underwriters to ensure compliance and risk mitigation.
• Document drafting
• Prepare a wide range of instruments: complex deeds, rights of first refusal, real estate contracts, seller-finance packets, Mechanic’s Lien packets for lenders, and other lender/STC-related documents.
• Counsel liaison & claims prevention
• Serve as a liaison with underwriting counsel; assist/advise offices on compliance, claims, and claims prevention.
• Respond to objection letters; draft curative and other legal documents; handle customer/realtor/attorney questions.
• Operational support
• Assist with occasional closings and signings as needed.
• Support escrow officers with questions on escrow, underwriting, and emerging issues.
• Examine title when time permits; lead the majority of title curative work (documents and legwork).

Qualifications

• Required
• J.D. from an accredited law school and active Texas Bar license in good standing.
• 3+ years’ experience in Texas real estate, title insurance, or underwriting.
• Demonstrated proficiency drafting Texas real estate instruments (deeds, ROFRs, liens, seller-finance packages).
• Working knowledge of Texas title standards, TDI rules, and common underwriting practices.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interface confidently with underwriters, escrow officers, realtors, lenders, and outside counsel.
• Preferred
• Prior experience as title counsel, claims counsel, or senior examiner.
• Familiarity with TLTA guidelines and local county practices in West Texas.
• Experience responding to objection letters and managing title curative from end to end.
• Closing/signing support experience.

What we offer

• Competitive compensation (salary DOE; range available upon request) and bonus potential.
• Comprehensive benefits (medical/dental/vision), 401(k), paid time off, CLE/TLTA professional development support.
• The chance to make a direct impact on transaction quality, cycle time, and customer experience across the region.

Pay: $70,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person