Real Estate Title Specialist/Abstractor
About The Position
JCG Land Services is looking for a detail-oriented individual with experience in property records and title research, performing real estate due diligence. This role ensures accurate property ownership verification and legal documentation to support real estate acquisition and project management efforts. The Real Estate Title Specialist/Abstractor plays a critical role in ensuring the success of our projects by performing title research, document review, and due diligence tasks. This position collaborates with Project Managers and Land Acquisition Specialists to verify property records and legal documentation. The ideal candidate must be able to commute to the corporate office in Ames, Iowa on a daily basis. This position is not intended to be remote.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of 3+ years experience in title research or abstracting
- Experience working at a title company, abstract company, or land services firm
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat
- Ability to interpret legal property descriptions and land records
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation needed
- Ability to handle confidential legal documentation
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree
- Experience with right-of-way title research, land acquisition, or real estate development projects
- Security clearance may be required for some clients
Responsibilities
- Conduct title searches and title research using online databases and courthouse records
- Review and analyze title reports, land records, deeds, easements, and legal descriptions
- Verify property ownership, liens, and encumbrances
- Interpret deeds, easements, leases, and right-of-way documents
- Plot metes and bounds legal descriptions
- Coordinate with title companies, abstractors, and project teams
- Perform due diligence for real estate and land acquisition projects
- Ensure documents are properly executed, notarized, and recorded
- Maintain strict confidentiality of legal and client information
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Health, dental, vision insurance
- Company-matched retirement plan
- Professional development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
