ORC is one of America’s most respected right-of-way acquisition firms, and they are seeking a Utilities Right of Way Title Agent. The role involves conducting real estate title searches, compiling Title Reports, and ensuring the accuracy and completeness of title information.
Responsibilities
- Conduct real estate title searches using online databases and in-person visits to county courthouses
- Retrieve and review documents such as deeds, mortgages, contracts, easements, tax cards, and plats
- Compile accurate findings into client-provided Title Reports, ensuring completeness and reliability of title information
- Verify and document all relevant instruments required to complete thorough and compliant title searches
Skills
- Minimum of (1) one year 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 and 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
- Works efficiently and effectively under tight deadlines
- Can prioritize and balance multiple tasks
- Demonstrates strong organization and planning skills
- Is analytical, detail-oriented, and eager to learn
- Has excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Thrives in a fast-paced administrative setting
- Provides strong customer service experience
- Can adapt to new systems and software environments
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k) with company match and disability coverage
- Paid time off, sick time, and holidays
- Tuition reimbursement and professional training
- Recognition programs and growth opportunities
- ClassPass and Breethe Memberships
Company Overview
Since 1969, ORC has been a leading ROW service provider for public agencies, utilities, and energy clients, driving responsible infrastructure progress nationwide. It was founded in 1969, and is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is http://orcolan.com.