Title Agent

Coates Field Service Inc; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Coates Field Service, Inc. is seeking an experienced Title Agent for work in Pittsburgh, PA, providing title research for a western New York electric transmission project. You will work with digital workflows, search courthouse records, and compile title abstracts across counties.

The role requires meticulous attention to detail, knowledge of land and right-of-way documents, and proficiency with Excel and specialized title software. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Experience performing title research for land and right-of-way projects.
• Ability to interpret deeds, maps and legal descriptions.
• Proficiency with county records and online research tools.

Responsibilities

• Determines ownership and legal description from county records for project needs.
• Searches property records for conveyances, liens and instruments.
• Plots legal descriptions including metes and bounds.
• Compiles complete abstract of title from patent to current date.
• Identifies title defects and reports to Title Supervisor.
• Prepares runsheet of records showing title and encumbrances.
• Reviews title information and checks accuracy against maps.

Skills

Land title research

Courthouse records research

Metes and bounds plotting

Abstract of title preparation

Title data analysis

Reading deeds/leases/court actions

Maps reading (digital and paper)

MS Excel proficiency

Electronic/title documentation systems

Tools

Sandy Knoll Real Estate Deed Drawing/Plotting

Greenbrier Graphics Net Deed Plotter

Google Earth Pro

Microsoft Excel Project

Job description

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Title Agent

Field Employees Full Time Pittsburgh, PA, US

Salary Range: $38.00 To $41.25 Annually

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.

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!