Production Underwriting Attorney, Title Insurance

Job overview

The Production Underwriting Attorney, Title Insurance role is based in Austin, TX; the posting says the employee will often work remotely and telecommute. Compensation is not specified. The attorney works with title examiners, title agents, escrow staff, and other parties to real estate transactions on title conditions and insurability. The role evaluates title records and transaction risks, identifies defects, and develops curative solutions to support accurate title insurance decisions and timely closings. It also advises agencies on regulatory compliance and connects the Underwriting Department with other Westcor departments.

What you'll do

• Work with title examiners, agents, and transaction parties to determine title conditions and insurability
• analyze recorded documents for ownership, legal descriptions, and title effects
• explain chain of title, exceptions, and requirements
• identify title defects and formulate curative solutions
• assess risks and liabilities and escalate concerns
• review surveys and proposed insured documents when required by a closing file
• support title agents and escrow staff with closing deadlines and title commitment questions
• advise agencies on regulatory compliance
• prepare and present seminars and underwriting guidelines
• liaise with other departments.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

production underwriting attorney

title insurance

austin tx

westcor global

real estate law

title examination

underwriting

title defects

regulatory compliance

remote telecommuting

travel within texas and surrounding states

401(k) match

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• employer-paid disability and life insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) with company match
• paid time off and company-paid holidays
• wellness resources.

Why this role

Requires extensive knowledge of real estate law and underwriting real estate transactions in Texas or a surrounding state, and at least five years of title insurance experience is preferred. Travel within Texas and four surrounding states may be required. Benefits include health, dental, and vision coverage; employer-paid disability and life insurance; flexible spending accounts; 401(k) match; paid time off and holidays; and wellness resources.

About the employer

Westcor Global Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Direct Title Insurance Carriers. Sector: 52.