Utilities Right of Way Title Researcher

ORC is seeking a full-time, non-exempt Right of Way Title Researcher to work on projects based out of North Carolina. The selected candidate must reside in North Carolina and will have the flexibility to work from their home office.

The Right Work. The Right People. The Right Culture.
Right of Way is where infrastructure meets innovation—shaping roads, utilities, and communities for the future. At ORC, we offer more than a job—we offer purpose, stability, and growth. Join a team that values collaboration, respects your work-life balance, and empowers you to make a lasting impact.

What you will be doing:
As a Title Researcher, you will be responsible for searching real estate records, both online and in county courthouses. The selected candidate will pull deeds, mortgages, contracts, easements, tax cards, plats, and other instruments required to complete a title search. Agent will compile information into a client provided Title Report while ensuring accuracy of title information.

We are looking for someone who:

• Communicates clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Has a responsible and organized approach to work.
• Is a problem solver with attention to detail.
• Has a sense of urgency.
• Is comfortable using a variety of different technologies in order to research and complete title work.

What we are offering:

• Generous base pay
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• 401K and disability coverage
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and professional training
• Recognition programs, growth opportunities, and a family-friendly atmosphere
• Stable and steady work

Here are the minimum requirements:

• Minimum of (1) one year of experience pulling title and title history
• Must have experience:
• Analyzing titles and title reports;
• Verifying property ownerships, mortgages, liens, and/or judgments against properties; Determining if restrictions, such as delinquent taxes, will affect titles and limit property use;
• Identifying key information about parcels and communicating such effectively to property owners
• Proficient reading deeds, legal descriptions, plats, easements, searching parcel data, and producing a chain of title
• Ability to read and understand real estate terminology
• Ability to ascertain types of title evidence required to obtain descriptions of properties and names involved
• Must be proficient with MS Office Suite specifically Excel and Word, Dropbox or equivalent
• Must have an iOS or Android smartphone to be able to access ORC's systems
• Valid Driver’s License

Bonus Points if you have Right of Way experience!

Per diem and/or relocation will not be provided.

ORC is one of America’s most respected right-of-way acquisition firms. Our services not only include providing outsourced right-of-way services to public agencies, but also electric transmission, oil and gas pipelines, fiber optic, and sewer and water infrastructure. We are excited to be part of the renewable energy forefront for wind and solar projects.

Employees must avoid any relationship or activity that might impair, or even appear to impair, their ability to make objective and fair decisions when performing their jobs. To avoid conflicts of interest, employees are prohibited from performing any services for clients or perceived clients during nonworking time that are normally performed by ORC, including the sale of real estate.

Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to clearly communicate and exchange information in person, via phone and email. Substantial repetitive movements of the wrists, hands and/or fingers due to high amounts of computer usage and typing. Expected to spend long spans of time in front of a computer screen. Able to read, understand and interpret department related documents and data. This is a largely sedentary role; however, the employee occasionally is required to move about inside the office to access files, office equipment and to interact with other members of the staff. This employee is required to occasionally travel to government buildings which involves time driving; sometimes for long durations.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Title processing: 2 years (Required)

Location:

• North Carolina (Required)

Work Location: Remote