Title Searcher - Champaign

Job Summary

The ACT Searcher is responsible for the day-to-day creation of real property searches by researching public records and compiling all information pertaining to customer orders. The Searcher obtains the required information from tract index, county courthouses, or online portals to prepare property reports. The Searcher must include the general indices of current and prior owners, including the new purchaser (if applicable), utilizing computers and reader printers.

About Allied Capital Title

ACT is the fastest-growing, independently owned, full-service title company in central Illinois and Indiana. We have nearly 500 years of combined title experience across our organization, and with our unique structure, we reduce risk for our clients in ways that our competitors can’t.

What else can you expect when joining the ACT team?

• Motivated and invested team atmosphere
• High level of communication and transparency
• Independently owned and locally operated
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Ongoing Education and Training program
• Employee development opportunities
• Unmatched technology resources and industry knowledge
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits partially paid.
• 401(k)/Roth 401(k) with company match
• 13 annual paid holidays
• Paid Time Off

Duties/Responsibilities

• Conduct searches of official public records to determine the legal chain of ownership for a piece of property.
• Conduct searches of official public records of the buyers and sellers of a property for any judgments and/or liens.
• Verify legal descriptions of property.
• Retrieve documents pertaining to the title of the property, including but not limited to mortgages, deeds, contracts, judgments, restrictions, covenants, easements, liens, taxes.
• Identify encumbrances or other issues that may affect the property's title.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Some day-travel is required when searching records in neighboring counties.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to work with employees from government offices (Recorder, County Clerk, Circuit Clerk, Treasurer, etc.). This includes the ability to ask questions when traveling to new search areas.
• Ability to use findings to prepare well-written, accurate reports.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Prolonged periods of standing at a counter while traveling to county offices.
• Must be able to lift-up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to legally drive to public offices for searches. This will require the use of your own vehicle with paid mileage. (Usually within 2 hours of your location but could be longer at times)
• The ability to read record books and documents.