Title Agent

Coates Field Service Inc•Buffalo, NY

1d•$38 - $41•Remote

About The Position

Coates Field Service, Inc. is seeking an experienced Title Agent for work in various counties and projects across western New York to provide title research for an electric transmission project spanning the entire state. The successful candidate will be well-versed in digital workflows and online title research, and have proven experience in surface titles for right-of-way acquisition. Per Diem Available.

Requirements

Knowledge of land and right of way easement documentation
Detailed knowledge of researching courthouse records both online and in county clerk’s offices
Ability to compile and prepare chains of title, make abstracts of title with summaries of all matters and instruments of record
Analysis of title data and reports
Interpret deeds, leases, court actions, probates, other documents impacting property ownership
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel Project or similar software programs in order to generate a variety of project reports in response to specific and varied queries
Ability to plot metes and bounds descriptions of property and read a variety of maps (electronic and paper)
Knowledge of industry software such as: Sandy Knoll Real Estate Deed Drawing/Plotting, Greenbrier Graphics Net Deed Plotter, Google Earth Pro, and other database/document management systems

Responsibilities

Determines from county records the current ownership and legal description of land required for a project
Searches property records for conveyances, liens, and other instruments
Plots legal descriptions, including metes and bounds
Compiles complete abstract of title from patent to current date
Identifies title defects and reports these to Title Supervisor
Prepares runsheet of all records compiled showing title to property and effects of liens and encumbrances on titles
Obtains and reviews title information and checks accuracy of legal descriptions against maps