Utilities Right of Way Title Agent - Columbus, OH

Overview

Perform title searches, verify property data, and produce reports for right‑of‑way projects.

Key Responsibilities

• title searches
• document review
• title reporting
• data verification
• title analysis
• client communication

Tasks

-Verifying property ownerships, mortgages, liens, and/or judgments against properties and determining if restrictions, such as delinquent taxes, will affect titles and limit property use -Compile accurate findings into client-provided Title Reports, ensuring completeness and reliability of title information -Retrieve and review documents such as deeds, mortgages, contracts, easements, tax cards, and plats -Verify and document all relevant instruments required to complete thorough and compliant title searches -Analyzing titles and title reports -Identifying key information about parcels and communicating such effectively to property owners -Conduct real estate title searches using online databases and in-person visits to county courthouses

Requirements

• title experience
• ms office
• dropbox
• driver's license
• smartphone
• customer service

What You Bring

-Minimum of (2) two years of experience pulling title and title history -Must be proficient with MS Office Suite specifically Excel and Word, Dropbox or equivalent -Works efficiently and effectively under tight deadlines -Ability to read and understand real estate terminology -Can prioritize and balance multiple tasks -Demonstrates strong organization and planning skills -Proficient reading deeds, legal descriptions, plats, easements, searching parcel data, and producing a chain of title -Ability to ascertain types of title evidence required to obtain descriptions of properties and names involved -Can adapt to new systems and software environments -Valid Driver’s License -Must have experience: -Must have an iOS or Android smartphone to be able to access ORC's systems -Thrives in a fast-paced administrative setting -Provides strong customer service experience -Has excellent written and verbal communication skills -Is analytical, detail-oriented, and eager to learn

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Benefits

-Health, dental, and vision benefits -Competitive base pay: $30-$40 per hour -Free Calm membership for you and up to five others -Recognition programs and growth opportunities -Tuition reimbursement and professional training -401(k) with company match and disability coverage -Paid time off, sick time, and holidays

About Orc

-The firm began as a nimble land-acquisition specialist and has grown into a national leader. -Privately held and private-equity backed, delivering specialized real estate services supporting major infrastructure projects. -Expertise spans right-of-way acquisition, relocation assistance, appraisal, negotiations, and full program management. -Clients range from utility companies and state DOTs to airport authorities and federal agencies like FEMA, DOE, EPA, and USACE. -Typical projects include pipeline corridors, utility easements, airport expansions, and public transit infrastructure. -Headquartered in Charlotte, NC, the firm operates over 30 offices across more than 16 states. -ORC won national recognition for its innovative employee-recognition program tied to cybersecurity and quality initiatives.

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