Title Agent – Field Based

ERM

. Conduct title searches for residential, commercial, utility, infrastructure, and right-of-way projects using county, municipal, tax, GIS, and online public record resources .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeUnited StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $78,240 - $94,577 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting real estate title searches and public records research, with a strong ability to interpret legal documents and summarize findings for diverse stakeholders. Proficient in managing multiple assignments while maintaining attention to detail and adhering to quality control procedures.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Real Estate Title SearchesPublic Records ResearchLegal Document InterpretationMicrosoft Office ProficiencyAttention to Detail

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Hard Skills

Title Examination SupportAbstractingChain of Title ResearchParcel Identification PracticesTax Records AnalysisGIS KnowledgeDocument RetrievalCurative ResearchMulti-County Project WorkOwnership Summaries Preparation

Soft Skills

Analytical ThinkingOrganizational SkillsClear CommunicationIndependenceConfidentiality

Tools & Technologies

PDF ToolsOnline County PortalsTitle Research PlatformsElectronic Document Management SystemsGIS Viewers

Industry Keywords

Real EstateCounty Recording SystemsLegal DescriptionsEasementsJudgmentsMortgagesLiensSurveysTax MapsParcel Due Diligence

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct title searches for residential, commercial, utility, infrastructure, and right-of-way projects using county, municipal, tax, GIS, and online public record resources
Research and document chain of title, current ownership, vesting, tax information, mortgages, liens, judgments, easements, restrictions, covenants, plats, surveys, and other recorded instruments affecting real property
Review and interpret legal descriptions, parcel identification numbers, plats, assessor records, tax maps, tract indices, and recorded documents to confirm property boundaries and ownership history
Prepare accurate title search reports, ownership summaries, document lists, and supporting materials for title reviewers, project managers, attorneys, appraisers, land agents, and client stakeholders
Identify potential title issues, gaps, encumbrances, inconsistencies, or risks affecting acquisition, access, permitting, project development, or real estate transactions
Coordinate with county recorder offices, clerks, assessors, treasurers, surveyors, title companies, law firms, and internal project teams to obtain records and clarify title-related questions
Maintain organized records of research activities, document sources, correspondence, findings, and deliverables in accordance with project requirements and quality control procedures
Support historical title research, parcel due diligence, document retrieval, condemnation support, curative research, and multi-county project work

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma required
Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Minimum of 2 years of experience conducting real estate title searches, abstracting, title examination support, public records research, or comparable real estate due diligence work
Minimum of 1 year supporting linear infrastructure projects preferred
Working knowledge of real estate records, county recording systems, tax records, legal descriptions, parcel identification practices, and common title documents
Ability to read, interpret, and summarize deeds, mortgages, releases, liens, judgments, easements, plats, surveys, tax records, and other recorded instruments
Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple parcel assignments and deadlines simultaneously
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, PDF tools, online county portals, GIS viewers, title research platforms, and electronic document management systems
Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain title findings, document limitations, and potential issues to technical and non-technical audiences
Ability to work independently, follow established research procedures, maintain confidentiality, and produce accurate, defensible work products
Please submit a resume and brief cover letter

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid time off
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Life & disability insurance
Limited benefits package for eligible fixed-term employees scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week
Possible bonus pay (casual and fixed-term/Flexforce employees are not bonus eligible)