OFFICIAL EXAMINER OF TITLE 0650

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class performs specialized work in the examination of titles to real property. Work may include performing hearings and investigations for the County Clerk as they pertain to questions of fact arising in the course of examining title. Authority for the position is vested in New York State Real Property Law Section 377. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Provides professional advice, assistance and interpretation of appropriate statutes when problematic legal instruments are presented for recording and/or memorializing;

Performs legal research and writing as directed by the County Clerk, and submits to Senior Official Examiner of Title or County Attorney’s Office for final legal opinion;

Assists in the coordination and implementation of New York State Electronic Filing System procedures developed to automate filing of land and court records;

Confers with attorneys and the general public and provides information concerning procedures for examination of title;

Reviews surveys for conveyances;

Supervises a clerical support staff;

May perform hearings and investigations and administer oaths and affidavits that are necessary to determine questions of fact arising out of title examination;

May summon and subpoena witnesses and examine them under oath with regard to examination of title.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the laws, rules and regulations governing title for real property in New York State; ability to analyze legal papers relating to real property transactions; ability to read and interpret real property tax surveys and deed descriptions; ability to obtain information through interviews and observations; ability to deal tactfully with witnesses and the general public; ability to plan, supervise and review the work of personnel in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Possession of a license to practice law before the Bar of the State of New York.

R 05/26/2020

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Non-Competitive