Real Estate Title Agent II — Research, Resolve & Deliver

hdr; Everett, Bellevue, Seattle (WA, WA, WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The role emphasizes interpreting legal descriptions, coordinating with multiple teams, and maintaining meticulous research records while contributing to HDR's impact across communities and infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in right of way, title, paralegal or real property law/mortgage lending
• Ability to read and understand real estate documents (appraisal, environmental, deeds, easements, etc.)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Regulatory knowledge a plus
• Familiarity with MS Office, Webex and Teams is beneficial

Responsibilities

• Read, review and interpret legal descriptions (parent parcel, metes and bounds, subdivisions)
• Identify title defects and curative requirements; escalate to Project Manager or underwriter as needed
• Prepare project reports and review title document packages
• Maintain accurate records of title research activities
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Real Estate Title Agent staff, and Real Estate Tech staff
• Support junior staff training by sharing insights and procedures
• Escalate title issues to Real Estate Agent and Project Manager when needed
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Right of way / title / paralegal certification

Tools

MS Office

ProjectWise

GIS

Webex

Teams

Job description

The role emphasizes interpreting legal descriptions, coordinating with multiple teams, and maintaining meticulous research records while contributing to HDR's impact across communities and infrastructure projects.