Abstractor/Title Specialist

JCG Land Services; Iowa; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

JCG Land Services, Inc. is seeking an Abstractor/Title Specialist to support our real estate projects. You will conduct title research, review documents, and perform due diligence to ensure accurate, legally sound project files.

This role collaborates with Project Managers and Acquisition Specialists to verify ownership, deeds, easements, and other property records, while coordinating with title companies and abstractors to move every file forward.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of title research experience at an abstract company.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe.
• Ability to plot metes and bounds property descriptions.

Responsibilities

• Perform title searches via online tools or courthouse visits.
• Review title work for accuracy and completeness.
• Verify ownership and legal descriptions in project files.
• Ensure documents are properly executed and notarized.
• Coordinate with title companies and abstractors.
• Interpret deeds, leases, easements, and other property-related legal documents.
• Handle confidential client information with care.

Skills

Metes and bounds plotting

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

3+ years title research experience

Associate or Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Adobe

Job description

Where property meets precision — join us as an Abstractor/Title Specialist!

In this role, you’ll put your expertise in title research, document review, and legal accuracy to work, ensuring every project moves forward with confidence. If you have a sharp eye for detail, proven experience in title research, and a passion for accuracy, we’d love to have you on our team.

Company Overview:

We are a professional services firm specializing in real estate acquisition and project management. We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Title Specialist to support our project teams with accurate title research and file preparation.

Job Summary:

The Title Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring the success of our projects by performing title research, document review, and due diligence tasks. This position works closely with Project Managers and Acquisition Specialists to verify property records and legal documentation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform title searches via online tools or courthouse visits
• Review title work for accuracy and completeness
• Verify ownership and legal descriptions in project files
• Ensure documents are properly executed and notarized
• Coordinate with title companies and abstractors
• Interpret deeds, leases, easements, and other property-related legal documents
• Handle confidential client information with care

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years of experience in title research at an abstract company
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe
• Ability to plot metes and bounds property descriptions

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree

Please note: General real estate, administrative, or document-processing experience alone is not a substitute for hands‑on title research or abstracting experience.