Emily Getty
Wood River,IL
Summary
Detail-oriented specialist with a robust background in database management and analysis. Known for strong title searching and verification skills, ensuring precise ownership documentation and compliance with legal standards.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Real Estate Research Specialist
Volkert Inc.
Collinsville, IL
09.2018 - 07.2025
- Researched easements for transmission and distribution lines in Illinois and Missouri using Ameren's database.
- Compiled comprehensive easement data in Excel to reflect current ownership and restrictions.
- Executed project closeouts by updating ownership and newly signed easements.
- Conducted thorough title searches across Illinois and Missouri to support easement verification.
Office Manager/Title Searcher
Title Professionals Inc.
Swansea, IL
04.2017 - 09.2018
- Conducted thorough title searches for property transactions and ownership records.
- Assisted in training new team members on title searching procedures and best practices.
- Coordinated office operations and administrative processes to enhance workflow efficiency.
Quality Control/Senior Liens/Title Searcher
Heavner Beyers & Mihlar LLC
Decatur, Illinois
02.2010 - 04.2017
- Calculated bids, proofread court documents, and created revisions to document forms and firm policies, improving operational efficiency.
- Provided training and support to staff, fostering skill development and adherence to procedures.
- Monitored senior lien foreclosures by requesting status updates and advising clients on case progression and filed pleadings to support ongoing legal processes.
- Conducted thorough title searches utilizing internet records, ensuring precise title commitments and prepared files for final title policy, aligning with client directives and firm standards.
Office Clerk/Court Filer
Firefly Legal Inc.
Decatur, Illinois
12.2008 - 01.2010
- Traveled to local courthouses for filing of foreclosure court documents.
- Prepared and forwarded documents to process servers efficiently.
- Monitored case statuses and provided timely updates to clients.
Title Searcher
Land Title Services of Illinois
springfield, IL
07.2006 - 10.2008
- Conducted title searches for purchases and refinances across various counties.
- Prepared commitments and final policies for title insurance efficiently.
- Cultivated relationships with local county employees to facilitate processes.
Title Searcher
Title Professionals Inc.
Marion, IL
10.2002 - 11.2005
- Performed title searches and prepared commitments and final policies for title insurance
- Developed positive working relationships with local county offices
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Legal Office Specialist
John A Logan College
Carterville, IL05-2004
Some College (No Degree) - Legal Studies
University of Illinois Springfield
SpringfieldSkills
- Database management and analysis
- Title searching and verification
- Document preparation
- Property research
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
Timeline
Real Estate Research Specialist
Volkert Inc.
09.2018 - 07.2025
Office Manager/Title Searcher
Title Professionals Inc.
04.2017 - 09.2018
Quality Control/Senior Liens/Title Searcher
Heavner Beyers & Mihlar LLC
02.2010 - 04.2017
Office Clerk/Court Filer
Firefly Legal Inc.
12.2008 - 01.2010
Title Searcher
Land Title Services of Illinois
07.2006 - 10.2008
Title Searcher
Title Professionals Inc.
10.2002 - 11.2005
Associate of Applied Science - Legal Office Specialist
John A Logan College
Some College (No Degree) - Legal Studies
University of Illinois Springfield
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