Title Search Specialist

Job ID#: 42566

Title Research Specialist

We are seeking a knowledgeable and detail-oriented Title Research Specialist to support major utility, infrastructure, and public works projects throughout New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct title searches for utility, infrastructure, transportation, and public works projects
• Research and verify property ownership, easements, rights-of-way, and related land records
• Review and analyze title reports, including exception schedules and ownership information
• Prepare comprehensive title reports and supporting documentation
• Support projects ranging from single-property easement searches to large-scale road widening and infrastructure initiatives involving multiple parcels
• Work closely with utility companies, government agencies, engineering firms, and project stakeholders
• Identify title issues, encumbrances, liens, restrictions, and ownership discrepancies
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project requirements
• Maintain organized records and documentation throughout the research process

Required Experience

• 5+ years of title research, title examination, or right-of-way experience
• Experience supporting utility companies, infrastructure projects, public works, or transportation projects
• Strong understanding of property ownership, easements, deeds, and land records
• Experience reviewing title commitments, title reports, and exception schedules
• Ability to analyze complex title information and identify potential issues
• Familiarity with county land records and public property databases
• Excellent research, analytical, and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with large-scale utility or road widening projects
• Right-of-Way (ROW) research experience
• Experience working with municipalities, public agencies, or utility providers
• Familiarity with title practices in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania

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