Title Agent

Coates Field Service, Inc.; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem Available

Job summary

Coates Field Service, Inc. seeks an experienced Title Agent for an electric transmission project in Wheeling, WV and Harrisburg, PA. The role emphasizes digital workflows and online title research for surface titles related to right-of-way acquisition.

Local candidates are preferred but not required. Per Diem Available. The candidate will compile abstracts, analyze title data, and ensure accuracy of deeds, maps, and documents across multiple jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• Experience researching courthouse records online and in offices.
• Ability to compile chains of title and abstracts with summaries.
• Proficient with title data analysis and property maps.

Responsibilities

• Determine ownership and legal description from county records.
• Search for conveyances, liens, and other instruments.
• Plot legal descriptions and prepare abstracts from patent to date.
• Identify defects and report to Title Supervisor.
• Prepare runsheets showing title, liens and encumbrances.
• Review title information and verify accuracy against maps.

Skills

Land records research

Easement docs

Title abstracts

Deeds & court actions

Maps & metes

Excel reporting

Metes & bounds plotting

Title data analysis

Tools

Sandy Knoll Deed Draw

Greenbrier Plotter

Google Earth Pro

Job description

Coates Field Service, Inc. is seeking an experienced Title Agent for an electric transmission project in Wheeling, WV. and Harrisburg, PA. The successful candidate will be well-versed in digital workflows and online title research, and have proven experience in surface titles for right-of-way acquisition.

Local candidates preferred but not required. *Per Diem Available.*

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Determines from county records the current ownership and legal description of land required for a project
• Searches property records for conveyances, liens, and other instruments
• Plots legal descriptions, including metes and bounds
• Compiles complete abstract of title from patent to current date
• Identifies title defects and reports these to Title Supervisor
• Prepares runsheet of all records compiled showing title to property and effects of liens and encumbrances on titles
• Obtains and reviews title information and checks accuracy of legal descriptions against maps

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of land and right of way easement documentation
• Detailed knowledge of researching courthouse records both online and in county clerk’s offices
• Ability to compile and prepare chains of title, make abstracts of title with summaries of all matters and instruments of record
• Analysis of title data and reports
• Interpret deeds, leases, court actions, probates, other documents impacting property ownership
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel Project or similar software programs in order to generate a variety of project reports in response to specific and varied queries
• Ability to plot metes and bounds descriptions of property and read a variety of maps (electronic and paper)
• Knowledge of industry software such as: Sandy Knoll Real Estate Deed Drawing/Plotting, Greenbrier Graphics Net Deed Plotter, Google Earth Pro, and other database/document management systems

Who We Are:

Coates has a 76-year history providing comprehensive land acquisition and right of way services to municipalities, utilities, energy providers, and oil and gas companies nationwide. The first firm of its kind, we are widely recognized as a leader in the land and right of way acquisition industry. A national corporation, Coates has the depth of knowledge and the agility to respond to client needs in all 50 states. Coates is headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, with regional offices located throughout the United States. It is our mission to provide professional, high-quality, cost-efficient land acquisition and right of way services our clients need, when and where they need us.

Coates is committed to rewarding the loyalty of the national team of Coates’ Employees. Coates hires the best candidates available for all positions, without regard to the individual's race, religion, or sexual preference or orientation. Coates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

• Coates offers a comprehensive and generous benefits package, including medical/dental, vision, STD/LTD, life insurance, paid time off, company paid holidays, and more!