Surface Title Agent

Percheron LLC; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Percheron LLC seeks a Surface Title Specialist to complete title research and document drafting with a focus on Texas requirements. The role involves researching land rights, drafting releases, and supporting engineers with title data.

The candidate will work remotely, with mandatory training in Houston, and must handle multiple tasks with accuracy. Strong collaboration and compliance with regulations are essential.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years experience in Surface Title requisites in Texas.
• Ability to quickly access online records and review documents to complete a chain of titles.
• Ability to work autonomously and to collaborate as a team player.
• Strong attention to detail with good planning, organization and time management.
• Willingness to take on new responsibilities and work in a team environment.
• Maintain regular attendance per work schedule; may require overtime.
• Compliance with laws, regulations and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Research surface title using online resources and production history as needed.
• Draft releases, letters of no objection, and entry agreements using templates.
• Support line upgrades by researching land rights, permits, and conflicts.
• Review engineering plans/schematics for alignment with title work.
• Communicate with Field Agents to cover gaps and review documents.
• Enter data to generate reports in the billing/time-keeping system.
• Prepare flowcharts, plats, deeds, and other visuals.
• Follow specified software tools and file storage protocols.
• Produce final deliverables to clients.

Skills

Attention to detail

Autonomous work

Team collaboration

Time management

Attendance reliability

Legal/compliance

Tools

ArcGIS

Google Earth

FileNet

MapInfo

CourthouseDirect

County GIS programs

Job description

Description

To complete various title tasks in an efficient manner and to furnish a correct final deliverable.

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

• Research surface title using online resources (including production history when required).
• Draft damage releases, letters of no objection, temporary right of entry agreements, and other documents using Client provided templates.
• Support circuit route rebuilds and line upgrades by researching existing land rights, gaps in title, conflicts with other utilities, required permits and then presenting those findings back to electric or gas engineers.
• Review engineering plans/schematics.
• Communicate with Field Agents regarding research needed to cover gaps, Probates, District Clerk, etc. and examine documents that are provided from the field.
• Examine documents provided by Field Agents.
• Enter Data to generate reports using provided time-keeping/cost billing program.
• Prepare flowcharts, Plats, Deed Plots, and other visual aids.
• Collaborates well with others and functions as part of a team to accomplish a common goal.
• Follow specific instructions regarding ArcGIS, Google Earth, FileNet, MapInfo, Courthousedirect.com, County Appraisal District GIS programs and other software.
• Ensure that digital files and folders are stored in the correct location and adequately labelled for future reference.
• Prepare final deliverable to be sent to the client.
• Performs title obligations in a manner that is consistent with title protocol directions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• 5-10 years experience in Surface Title requisites in Texas.
• Sufficient knowledge to display the ability to quickly access online records and review documents to complete a chain of titles.
• Ability to work autonomously and to collaborate fully as a team player.
• Ability to pay close attention to details, and present good planning, organization, and time management skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.
• Ability to maintain regular attendance as per the work schedule agreed with manager (may require working an adjusted work schedule based on project assigned and working overtime if warranted).
• Ability to comply with applicable laws and regulations and Company policies and procedures.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Spends 100% of the time in an remote environment (Must be able to train in Houston, TX for 2 weeks).
• While performing the duties of this job, it is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
• It is occasionally required to stand, walk, and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

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