Title Searcher

Canacre•Syracuse, NY

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Canacre’s core services focus on leadership in Environment and Land services throughout the project lifecycle. At Canacre, we emphasize continuous development and growth. Our commitment to investing in industry knowledge and the expertise of our teams sets us apart. Our goals are to provide technical leadership for greater regulatory understanding and certainty and to build collaborative relationships with stakeholders, mitigating tomorrow’s environment, land and right-of-way risks today. At Canacre, we act with honesty and integrity within a culture where trust, collaboration, and teamwork flourish. We commit to diversity, inclusivity and the celebration of successes. Our vision is to foster an environment that promotes inspired and empowered team members who make an impact. The Title Abstractor searches and analyzes public records to find, review, and evaluate documents related to surface and mineral rights ownership. They also produce accurate, detailed reports summarizing research establishing land and mineral right ownership. The position is Hybrid and requires travel to Broome County, Tioga County and Chemung County.

Requirements

3-5 years of experience as a Title Examiner in the Energy (Oil and Gas, Renewable, or Right of Way), Commercial Title sectors, or other relevant experience.
Ability to read and understand maps and plans
Ability to review complex legal documents to obtain and understand legal property descriptions
Ability to deed plot complex legal descriptions
Exceptional communication (written and verbal) skills and a committed team player
Self-driven and self-motivated problem solver
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products – Word and Excel
Works well under pressure and meeting deadlines
Able to organize and set priorities, handling multiple tasks in a fast paced and changing environment
Must have a comprehensive understanding of common title issues and curative measures
Ability to learn new computer programs rapidly
Capacity to be flexible, multi-task and maintain a great attitude
Must have a valid driver's license

Responsibilities

Research titles, deeds, wills, and related documents to establish property ownership
Use courthouse computer systems to examine property and tax assessment records for compilation of information about a specific property
Copy or summarize recorded documents, such as leases, right of ways, and judgments affecting specific property
Examine liens, judgments, leases, plat books, maps, contracts, and agreements to verify legal description, ownership and restrictions
Create and review run sheets, deed plots, and flowcharts for abstracts and title opinions
Support preparation of detailed Ownership Reports
Research and abstract oil and gas leasehold interest ownership
Submit reports and results from researching liens, mortgages, right of ways, easements, back taxes, mineral, coal, oil and gas ownership, and verification of current surface ownership
Provide quality research and reports based on client needs and criteria
Perform other duties as required