Job Description

Diaz Anselmo & Associates P.A. represents a certified minority-owned law firm with a 30-year track record representing mortgage servicers, investors, and creditors nationwide. Operating out of our offices in Naperville, Illinois, and Plantation, Florida, our practice areas span foreclosure proceedings, bankruptcy, real estate closings, commercial disputes, appellate work, and corporate counsel. As we actively expand our foreclosure department, we are looking for a meticulous Title Examiner. This role is ideal for a seasoned title professional who thrives on investigative research, resolving intricate property defects, and working alongside legal staff to achieve successful outcomes.

Role Overview

As a Title Examiner, you will serve as a cornerstone of our residential mortgage foreclosure practice. Your daily duties will center on reviewing title documents, investigating public registries, and correcting title defects to prepare properties for the market and upcoming sales.

• Title Analysis & Examination: Review title commitments, preliminary reports, and land records; reconstruct clear chains of title; and pinpoint encumbrances, judgments, easements, and priority disputes.
• Curative & Resolution: Partner with title agencies, lenders, and outside entities to remove title roadblocks by securing corrective instruments, releases, and lien satisfactions.
• Public Records Research: Search county clerk portals and online repositories to interpret deeds, tax liens, mortgages, and recorded restrictions.
• Foreclosure Team Support: Collaborate directly with attorneys and paralegals to produce concise title briefs, monitor file progression, and compile FHA/VA title packages as required.
• Quality Control: Keep case management records accurate, up-to-date, and fully compliant with internal standards and statutory requirements.

Candidate Qualifications

• Two to five years of hands-on experience in title examination, curative real estate workflows, or property law.
• Solid grasp of core title principles, lien priorities, and common ownership defects.
• Proven ability to dissect title commitments and evaluate public land records.
• Strong investigative drive paired with practical fluency in county recording software.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and time-management capabilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and legal database platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional background inside a law office, title insurance agency, or mortgage servicing environment.
• A bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies, Real Estate, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Familiarity with the foreclosure lifecycle and specific FHA/VA title guidelines.
• Direct experience bridging chain-of-title breaks and resolving difficult liens.

Total Rewards & Benefits

• Competitive PTO allowances and work-life flexibility initiatives
• Eight paid company holidays annually
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options (including employer contributions for dependent coverage)
• Company-funded life insurance and short-term disability plans
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) retirement plan featuring employer matching contributions
• A collaborative, dynamic, and encouraging team culture

If you are an ambitious title professional ready to make an impact at a growing organization, submit your application today! Diaz Anselmo & Associates P.A. operates as an Equal Opportunity Employer.