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Right of Way Title and Closing Agent

Right of Way Title and Closing Agent

HDRJackson, TN, US
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Overview

We are looking for candidates to fill positions in Chattanooga, TN, and Knoxville, TN, Jackson TN. In the role of a Title Agent II, we'll count on you to contribute to title research, review title documents, and support project teams.

HDR is an employee-owned company committed to inclusion and empowering our employees to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

Location : United States-Tennessee-Chattanooga; Other locations include United States-Tennessee-Memphis, United States-Tennessee-Knoxville, United States-Tennessee-Jackson.

Posting date : Jul 23, 2025.

Equal opportunity employer statement : HDR is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. See https : / / www.hdrinc.com / equal-employment-opportunity-employer for details.

Responsibilities

  • Perform basic reading, writing, retracing and interpreting legal descriptions (e.g., parent parcel, metes and bounds, subdivision).
  • Review and identify title defects and curative requirements; escalate to the Project Manager, RES Agent, client, title manager or underwriter as appropriate.
  • Prepare project reports and review title document packages.
  • Maintain accurate records of title research activities with appropriate back-up information.
  • Work closely with team members, including Project Managers and RES staff, under direction of senior staff.
  • Support RES Title Agent 3 with development and training of junior staff by sharing insights on tasks and procedures.
  • Recognize when to escalate title issues to RES Agent and Project Manager.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Degree or certification in right of way, title, paralegal, real property law or mortgage lending, or equivalent experience.
  • Prequalified or the ability to become prequalified with TDOT within 3 months.
  • Experience closing acquisition parcels and delivering warrants.
  • Current Tennessee notary, or ability to obtain notary within 3 months.
  • Minimum of 3 years completing title research from courthouse records and preparing a related report.

    • Required Qualifications

  • Minimum of 3 years experience with right of way, title, paralegal, real property law or mortgage lending.
  • Ability to understand real estate documents such as appraisal, environmental, survey, deeds, easements, deeds of trust, mechanics liens, tax liens, judgments, court records, assessments, probates and other matters of record.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Solid organizational and planning skills.
  • Industry regulatory knowledge is a plus.
  • Database, ProjectWise and GIS familiarity is a plus.
  • Proficient with MS Office Suite, Webex and Teams.

    • What We Believe / Our Commitment

    HDR is our company. We build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. We strive for a collaborative culture, trust, and community service in our work.

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    Right Of Way • Jackson, TN, US