Title Researcher - Marketable Title Specialist (PA/WV)

Contract Land Staff; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Contract Land Staff (CLS) seeks an experienced Title Agent based in Pennsylvania or nearby West Virginia. You will conduct land title research, tax card work, and prepare Chain of Title and Vesting documents according to established project procedures.

Your role includes examining mortgages, liens, judgments, and encumbrances; generating required reports; and posting files with accuracy. A valid driver’s license and basic computer skills are required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Marketable Title experience.
• Local to Pennsylvania or West Virginia.
• Experience running title in Pennsylvania or West Virginia.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and auto liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Examine mortgages, liens, judgments, easements, and related documents to verify legal descriptions and ownership.
• Research relevant legal materials to aid decision making.
• Prepare reports describing title encumbrances found during searches.
• Read search requests to determine required title evidence and parties involved.
• Pull tax cards from courthouses and online sources.
• Perform onsite and/or online title research for vesting and/or marketable title files.
• Prepare Chain of Title and Limited Title Certificates.
• Post title files per project procedures.
• Coordinate with office staff, clients, and courthouse personnel.

Skills

Title research

Legal research

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Some college or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Contract Land Staff (CLS) seeks an experienced Title Agent based in Pennsylvania or nearby West Virginia. You will conduct land title research, tax card work, and prepare Chain of Title and Vesting documents according to established project procedures.

Your role includes examining mortgages, liens, judgments, and encumbrances; generating required reports; and posting files with accuracy. A valid driver’s license and basic computer skills are required.