Title Abstractor

Legacy PSG; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service-based company in Lubbock, Texas is seeking an Abstractor to conduct title searches and prepare title certificates. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and at least 3 years of experience in Title Abstracting and the Right-of-Way industry. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Pro is required. This is a great opportunity to join an innovative and motivated team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3 years of Right-of-Way industry experience.
• 3 years of Title Abstracting experience.

Responsibilities

• Pull tax cards from county courthouses.
• Search property records for documents.
• Research title back to patent.
• Prepare Chains of Title and Certificates.

Skills

Research public records

Analyze title data

Effective communication

Time Management

Problem Solving

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Pro

Job description

OUR MOTTO: INNOVATION. TEAMWORK. EXCELLENCE.

Legacy PSG, Inc. is a leading service-based company that provides land acquisition, right of way, construction services and more for our clients. Our team is filled with innovative, diverse, motivated, and experienced individuals who are experts in their fields. Amongst our different service groups and departments, we offer individual services for clients’ specific needs, and work seamlessly together as a whole from the conception of the project to completion. If you are interested in being part of a winning team, Legacy PSG, Inc. is the perfect place to start!

Summary/Objective

Abstractors perform title searches at designated courthouses in addition to using client approved online websites. An abstractor will produce a limited title certificate that reflects a chronological history of each parcel. Abstractors must be able to work in a fast-paced environment in order to meet tight deadlines and strict standards.

Essential Functions

• Pulls tax cards from county courthouses or county’s on-line software system.
• Searches county property records for all documents pertaining to each parcel.
• Must be able to research title back to patent.
• Must be able to deed plot metes and bounds legal descriptions.
• Prepare Chains of Title and Limited Title Certificates.
• Research probates, judgments, and district court records.
• Enters all title information into database.
• Performs other duties as assigned by title supervisor.

Competencies

• Ability to research public records.
• Analyze title data and property maps.
• Interpret deeds, court actions and probates.
• Familiarity with title law in each state.
• Ability to Deed plot.
• Effective communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Organizational Skills.
• Problem Solving/Analysis.
• Time Management.

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma.
• 3 years of Right-of-Way industry experience.
• 3 years of Title Abstracting experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Pro.