Utilities Right of Way Title Agent - Ohio (on-call)

O. R. Colan Associates; Ohio; Remote; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in right-of-way acquisition is seeking a part-time, on-call Title Agent based in Ohio. This role involves extensive travel and requires strong communication and problem-solving skills. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience in title work, ensuring accuracy in title searches and reports. Join a collaborative team that values work-life balance and offers a generous pay structure, including benefits like 401K and wellness support.

Benefits

Generous base pay

401K

Sick time off

Calm Membership to support wellness

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience pulling title and title history.
• Proficient reading deeds, legal descriptions, and plats.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for searching real estate records and compiling information into Title Reports.
• Travel extensively throughout Ohio to support project needs.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Tools

MS Office Suite

Dropbox

Job description

Utilities Right of Way Title Agent - Ohio (on-call) - (1425)

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Job Type

On-call

Exemption Type

Non-Exempt

Location

OH US (Primary)

Category

Industry Professional

Travel

Road Warrior

Job Description

ORC is seeking a part-time, on-call, non-exempt Right of Way Title Agent to travel extensively throughout Ohio. The selected candidate must reside in Ohio, will be based out their home office, and travel extensivelyto support project needs.

The Right Work. The Right People. The Right Culture.
Right of Way is where infrastructure meets innovation—shaping roads, utilities, and communities for the future. At ORC, we offer more than a job—we offer purpose, stability, and growth. Join a team that values collaboration, respects your work-life balance, and empowers you to make a lasting impact.

What you will be doing:

As a Title Agent, you will be responsible for searching real estate records, both online and in county courthouses. The selected candidate will pull deeds, mortgages, contracts, easements, tax cards, plats, and other instruments required to complete a title search.Agent will compile information into a client provided Title Report while ensuring accuracy of title information.

We are looking for someone who:

• Communicates clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Has a responsible and organized approach to work.
• Is a problem solver with attention to detail.
• Has a sense of urgency.
• Is comfortable using a variety of different technologies in order to research and complete title work.

What we are offering:

• Generous base pay
• 401K
• Sick time off
• Calm Membership to support wellness

Here are the minimum requirements:

• Minimum of (5) five years of experience pulling title and title history
• Must have experience:
  • Analyzing titles and title reports;
  • Verifying property ownerships, mortgages, liens, and/or judgments against properties; Determining if restrictions, such as delinquent taxes, will affect titles and limit property use;
  • Identifying key information about parcels and communicating such effectively to property owners
• Proficient reading deeds, legal descriptions, plats, easements, searching parcel data, and producing a chain of title
• Ability to read and understand real estate terminology
• Ability to ascertain types of title evidence required to obtain descriptions of properties and names involved
• Must be proficient with MS Office Suite specifically Excel and Word, Dropbox or equivalent
• Must have an iOS or Android smartphone to be able to access ORC's systems
• Valid Driver’s License

ORC is one of America’s most respected right-of-way acquisition firms. Our services not only include providing outsourced right-of-way services to public agencies, but also electric transmission, oil and gas pipelines, fiber optic, and sewer and water infrastructure. We are excited to be part of the renewable energy forefront for wind and solar projects.

Employees must avoid any relationship or activity that might impair, or even appear to impair, their ability to make objective and fair decisions when performing their jobs. To avoid conflicts of interest, employees are prohibited from performing any services for clients or perceived clients during nonworking time that are normally performed by ORC, including the sale of real estate.

Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to clearly communicate and exchange information in person, via phone and email. Substantial repetitive movements of the wrists, hands and/or fingers due to high amounts of computer usage and typing. Expected to spend long spans of time in front of a computer screen. Able to read, understand and interpret department related documents and data. This is a largely sedentary role; however, the employee occasionally is required to move about inside the office to access files, office equipment and to interact with other members of the staff. This employee is required to occasionally travel to government buildings which involves time driving; sometimes for long durations.

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Employee and Applicant Rights and Responsibilities

EEO is the Law

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. These protections extend to all management policies, practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring, appraisal systems, promotions, training and career development programs.
EEO Policy Statement

In order to be considered for employment, it is ORC's policy for all candidates to complete an online application for a specific job opening. ORC will not accept paper applications or resumes that are received in any other electronic format, unless an accommodation is requested.

ORC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a medical condition or disability, please contact Human Resources to let us know the nature of your request.