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Canacre · 3 weeks ago

Title Searcher

Syracuse, NY

Part-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Canacre is a leader in Environment and Land services, focusing on project lifecycle management. The Title Searcher is responsible for researching and analyzing public records to establish property ownership and produce detailed reports summarizing land and mineral rights ownership.

Project ManagementReal EstateTelecommunications

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

Qualification

Title ExaminationLegal Document ReviewMicrosoft OfficeMap ReadingProblem SolvingMulti-taskingCommunication SkillsFlexibility

Required

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