Title Agent

Coates; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem

Job summary

Coates Field Service, Inc. is seeking an experienced Title Agent to conduct title research for an electric transmission project spanning western New York. You will work across various counties and projects, employing digital workflows to search courthouse records and compile title abstracts from patent to present date.

Per Diem is available. The role demands meticulous analysis of deeds, leases, probates, and instruments impacting ownership, with proficiency in map reading and specialized real

Qualifications

• Experience researching land/title records and right-of-way documentation.
• Proven ability to compile chains of title and abstracts with summaries of recorded documents.
• Proficiency with Excel-based project reporting.
• Ability to read deeds, leases, probates and other instruments impacting ownership.

Responsibilities

• Determine current ownership and legal description from county records.
• Search property records for conveyances, liens, and other instruments.
• Plot legal descriptions, including metes and bounds.
• Compile complete abstract of title from patent to current date.
• Identify title defects and report to Title Supervisor.
• Prepare runsheet showing title and effects of liens/encumbrances.
• Obtain and review title information and verify accuracy of descriptions against maps.

Skills

Land/title research

Courthouse records research

Metes and bounds plotting

Excel reporting

Reading deeds/leases/probates

Map reading (electronic/paper)

Sandy Knoll Real Estate Deed Drawing/​

Tools

Sandy Knoll Real Estate Deed Drawing/Plotting

Greenbrier Graphics Net Deed Plotter

Google Earth Pro

Job description

Coates Field Service, Inc. is seeking an experienced Title Agent for work in various counties and projects across western of New York to provide title research for an electric transmission project spanning the entire state. 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.

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 75-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!