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To help preserve the American Dream of real estate ownership by providing the highest level of experience, professionalism and knowledge in the title service industry.

WE ARE HIRING!Administrative Assistant / AbstractorPosition SummaryWe are looking for a dependable, organized, and frien...
07/24/2026

WE ARE HIRING!

Administrative Assistant / Abstractor

Position Summary

We are looking for a dependable, organized, and friendly individual to join our team. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a professional office environment, providing excellent customer service, and assisting with a variety of administrative and abstracting tasks. No prior abstract or title experience is required—we will train the right candidate.

Responsibilities

Answer and direct incoming phone calls in a professional and courteous manner.
Greet customers and provide exceptional customer service.
Process incoming and outgoing mail.
File and organize documents, both paper and electronic.
Enter checks and process payments using QuickBooks.
Assist with data entry and maintaining accurate records.
Assist with order intake
Monitor office supplies and maintain an organized workspace.
Support team members with general office and administrative duties.

Abstracting Responsibilities (Training Provided)

Learn to read and understand legal descriptions and property records.
Assist with preparing and updating property abstracts
Search public records for deeds, mortgages, releases, and other recorded documents.
Review county records to verify property ownership and transfer history.
Enter property and legal information into company software.
Assist with title-related searches and document retrieval.
Learn Iowa title and abstract procedures while working alongside experienced staff.
Perform quality checks to ensure records are accurate and complete.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Basic computer knowledge, including Microsoft Word; WordPerfect; QuickBooks experience.
Ability to multitask, prioritize work, and meet deadlines.
Dependable, professional, and eager to learn new skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone with a positive attitude, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to learn. The right candidate will receive on-the-job training in the abstract and title industry while building a rewarding long-term career.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in an office, administrative, customer service, accounting, banking, legal, or real estate environment is a plus.
Familiarity with QuickBooks is preferred but not required.
Real estate, title, abstracting, or accounting experience is beneficial but not required. We are happy to train the right candidate with a willingness to learn and a strong attention to detail.

It is a beautiful morning at the Farmer’s Market in Arnolds Park.  Come on down and say hi!!
06/20/2026

It is a beautiful morning at the Farmer’s Market in Arnolds Park. Come on down and say hi!!

06/18/2026

This Saturday head on down to The Farmers Market in the Park !!! Cornell will be there with great items for all. We would love to see you and take the time to talk outside of the office.

“That from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devo...
05/24/2026

“That from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion.” —Abraham Lincoln

03/16/2026

Due to the lovely March weather, Cornell will open at 10:00 AM along with the Courthouse.

“Iowa Title Guaranty is committed to staying ahead of emerging threats, and we’re proud to be among the first in the nat...
01/28/2026

“Iowa Title Guaranty is committed to staying ahead of emerging threats, and we’re proud to be among the first in the nation to offer this important protection,” said ITG Director Dillon Malone.

Homeowners interested in securing this protection today can contact Jamie at our office. Phone: 712-336-3845.

The title theft coverage is currently available for residential properties, and ITG continues to evaluate opportunities to expand protection to commercial real estate.

New Coverage Available Now to Guard Against Growing Fraud Threats

We hope everyone had a fun and safe Winter Games 2026! Jamie and Nolan enjoy attending the Chili Cook Off each year! Wha...
01/26/2026

We hope everyone had a fun and safe Winter Games 2026! Jamie and Nolan enjoy attending the Chili Cook Off each year! What is your favorite Winter Games event?!

Share a picture of your Winter Games weekend in the comments!

01/21/2026

Cornell Abstract is closing at noon today. The Court House is closing. We will see what tomorrow brings.

Abstracts by the Decades !! In 2025 Cornell Abstract continued/built over 823 preliminary Abstracts. The new abstrats we...
01/19/2026

Abstracts by the Decades !! In 2025 Cornell Abstract continued/built over 823 preliminary Abstracts. The new abstrats were new builds or the Abstract was lost. Please always try to locate the abstract before a new one is ordered. This will help save your client some money. Cornell does its best to complete abstracts in a timely manner. We need our clients help us by ensureing we have time to do our job, the attorneys and closers time to do theirs. I am sure if we had included the final Abstracting in this count, our number of abstrats would of been well over 1,000 !!

That's a lot of updated Abstracts!
01/13/2026

That's a lot of updated Abstracts!

What a ride 2025 was! Real estate was movin' and groovin' - check out the summary of the year here.

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1005 18th Street
Spirit Lake, IA
51360

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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