Title Agent Job Summary:
Title Agent will locate and analyze public and private records in order to determine surface, mineral, leasehold, and coal ownership. Agent will compile any and all documents pertaining to property titles and ownership history.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Conduct extensive title research through the compiling of deeds, leases, judgments, mortgages and other encumbrances to generate reports or abstracts on the oil and gas ownership underlying properties in PA, OH and WV.
- Research current and historic well data to determine if all or a portion of a property is held by production.
- Verify leasehold ownership through the research and analysis of leases and subsequent assignments, farm outs, DPUs, JVs, JOAs, etc.
- Acquire maps or drawings from surveyor/assessor’s offices.
- Deed plot and utilize historic farm maps to verify location of subject property.
- Draft ownership reports for internal review by DPS and/or third-party legal affiliates.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to use findings to prepare well-written, accurate reports.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, deed plotting and/or related software.
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalency required.
- Successful completion of title search training course, OR;
- At least one year of title research experience.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Prolonged periods of working and pulling books in the courthouse
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
- Must be able to legally drive to public offices for searches.
- Visual acuity to read records and documents.
Work Remotely
Job Type: Full-time
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
- Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Location:
- Canonsburg, PA (Required)
Work Location: Remote
