Title Agent

Volkert Inc•Shreveport, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently searching for an experienced Title Agent to support our Southwest Region located in Shreveport, LA. To be considered for this position, applicants must have, at minimum, 7 years of experience in title examination, abstracting, or land research.

Requirements

Minimum 7-10 years of experience in title examination, abstracting, or land research
Strong understanding of 50-year title chains, surface/mineral ownership, and property law fundamentals
Ability to interpret property descriptions, plat maps, and tract splits
Exceptional attention to detail, analytical ability, and organizational skills
Strong written communication with the ability to provide clear and concise title findings
Proficiency with title software, abstracting tools, and document retrieval systems
Ability to manage multiple tracts or projects independently and efficiently
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Volkert adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana. Please note that federal regulations may differ from state-specific guidelines
Valid driver’s license and a satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)

Nice To Haves

Experience working with energy project titles
Familiarity with courthouse research, digital archives, and GIS mapping

Responsibilities

Conduct 50-year (or more) title searches for surface, mineral, and split-estate properties
Review deeds, leases, easements, rights of way, assignments, plats, maps, and all recorded instruments impacting property interests
Analyze chain of title, identify defects, and verify continuity in ownership
Determine the status, validity, and priority of energy-related easements
Confirm legal descriptions, acreage, boundary lines, and parcel splits over multiple decades
Identify gaps in chains of title
Locate missing instruments, releases, or probate files affecting ownership
Prepare accurate title reports, abstracts, run sheets, and ownership summaries
Evaluate existing easements
Identify expired, abandoned, conflicting, or overlapping easements
Research and document the original granting documents, amendments, assignments, and releases
Assess surface use restrictions, ingress/egress rights, and encumbrance impacts on development or construction
Work with project managers to identify potential risks or conflicts before acquisition or construction
Maintain detailed research notes, document logs, and title production records
Ensure all reports meet company standards, client requirements, and regulatory guidelines
Provide clear, precise summaries of complex title situations
Meet deadlines on high-volume or multi-tract projects