Trueline's client, a prestigious law firm dedicated to providing exceptional legal services across various industries, is seeking a Title Attorney to join their team in Lewiston, Maine. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, contributing your expertise to facilitate smooth real estate transactions and achieve favorable outcomes for clients.
What You'll Do as the Title Attorney:
- Oversee operations and staff for a full-service title company handling residential purchases, complex commercial deals, refinances, deed preparations, and limited title searches.
- Conduct comprehensive title examinations to determine ownership history, legal restrictions, and any encumbrances affecting the property.
- Analyze title commitments, title reports, surveys, and legal descriptions to identify potential issues and discrepancies.
- Review and interpret complex legal documents such as deeds, mortgages, easements, and contracts to assess their impact on property titles.
- Identify and resolve title defects, including liens, judgments, and other encumbrances.
- Provide legal advice and recommendations to stakeholders regarding title issues and solutions.
- Prepare and review closing documents, including title insurance policies, settlement statements, and conveyance documents.
- Conduct research on property history, zoning regulations, and land use restrictions.
- Perform due diligence investigations to assess potential risks associated with property transactions.
- Stay updated on changes in real estate laws and regulations that may impact title issues.
You'll Succeed as the Title Attorney if you Have:
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
- Admission to the Bar in the State of Maine.
- 1-3 years of experience as a Title Attorney or in real estate law.
- Proficiency in conducting title examinations and resolving complex title issues.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Commitment to professionalism, integrity, and client service excellence.
Our Client Offers:
- Competitive compensation package
- 401(k) and 401(k) matching
- Dental, health, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- A collaborative and supportive work environment
Trueline and its clients are unabashed equal-opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We want smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law. The more diverse and inclusive we are, the better our work will be.
Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalized folks tend to apply only when they check every box. So, if you think you have what it takes but don't necessarily meet every single point in the job description, we encourage you to apply.
