<b>Title Counsel – Rhode Island</b>
REPORTS TO: State Manager
DEPARTMENT: Rhode Island Branch Operations
FLSA: Exempt/Salary
<b>SUMMARY: </b>Serves as a resource to agents and staff on <b>Rhode Island</b> title and real estate issues by preparing title commitments, responding to phone calls and written inquiries, as well as, writing articles and presenting educational seminars.
<b>ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:</b>
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<li>Prepares and delivers concise and informed Commitments for Title Insurance to Agents</li>
<li>Provides knowledgeable, courteous, and prompt responses to underwriting calls from agents; makes sound business decisions that facilitate the issuance of title insurance policies while appropriately managing the risk of loss to the company.</li>
<li>Assists title searchers in resolving title issues related to the preparation of title searches.</li>
<li>Advises staff regarding endorsements and policies prepared in-house for agents.</li>
<li>Review condominium documents.</li>
<li>Meet with agents to resolve underwriting questions.</li>
<li>Visits, in coordination with Agent Services, to encourage the use of CATIC services.</li>
<li>Writes Practice Notes and articles on real estate issues.</li>
<li>Participates in educational seminars and professional organization activities.</li>
<li>Compliance and adherence at all times with the organization’s Code of Ethics and Conduct as well as all of our company policies.</li>
<li>Performs other duties as required.</li>
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<b>Job Requirements</b>
<b>QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:</b> To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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<li><b>Ability to work a fully on-site or hybrid schedule reporting to the Rhode Island office</b></li>
<li>Excellent written and oral communication skills.</li>
<li>Creative problem-solving abilities.</li>
<li>Excellent interpersonal skills.</li>
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<b>EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:</b>
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<li>Graduation from an accredited law school and license to practice law in <b>Rhode Island</b>.</li>
<li>3 years of legal experience with an emphasis on <b>Rhode Island</b> real estate.</li>
<li>License to practice law in MA also preferred.</li>
<li>Experience in bankruptcy, estate settlement and litigation matters preferred.</li>
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<b>EEO Statement</b>
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