Coates is seeking an experienced Title Agent for multiple projects near Lake Pauline, Childress, and Munday. The successful candidate will be well-versed in digital workflows, online title searches, and proven experience in surface title for right of way acquisition.

Per Diem available. Not Remote

Overview of Duties:

• 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

Specialized knowledge/education preferred:

• 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

Benefits offered. Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Coates is an EOE.

Coates Field Service, Inc. has a 72-year history providing comprehensive land acquisition and right of way services to municipalities, utilities, energy providers, and oil and gas companies nationwide.

Benefits offered. Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Coates is an EOE.