Utilities Right of Way Title Agent - Lynchburg, VA

For a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be required to be a successful applicant, read on.

Job Type : Full-time

Exemption Type : Non-Exempt

Location : Lynchburg, VA US (Primary)

Category : Industry Professional

Travel : 50%

Job Description

ORC is seeking a full-time, non-exempt Right of Way Title Agent to work on projects based out of Central Virginia. The selected candidate must reside within a 100-mile radius of Lynchburg, VA.

Candidate will have the flexibility to work out of their home office and must be able to travel locally and throughout the state about 50% of the time.

ORC offers an amazing work environment surrounded by a vibrant team that is not only there to challenge and support you, but also will inspire you every day! Leadership is transparent, flexibility is key, and autonomy is part of the job.

At ORC, diversity matters, voices are heard, and leadership shows they care.

What you will be doing :

As a Title Agent, 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.

You 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 to research and complete title work.

What we are offering :

• Generous base pay
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• 401K and disability coverage
• Holidays and paid time off
• 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 (3) three years 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 in 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 access ORC's systems.
• Valid Driver's License.

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 : English language proficient. 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.

Recognition

Voted IRWA Employer of the Year #2018

Ranked #663 and #1191 on the Inc. 5000 - Fastest Growing Private Companies for two Consecutive Years

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