Land Records / Title Researcher - Woolpert, Inc.

Title Researcher

Telecommuter (prefer GA or FL)

Position Summary 

We are seeking an experienced Real Property Specialist with a strong background in real property title research to join our team. This role involves contributing to the examination and review of real property instruments and documents to ensure the accuracy of information related to the acquisition and disposition of real property, including fee title, easements, rights-of-way (ROW), and FAA Exhibit A documents. The ideal candidate will have experience in conducting title searches, researching property ownership, easements, and seniority rights.  The candidate may also be required to prepare property instruments for recording in public records, specifically within the context of aviation-related projects.

Essential Functions

• Examine and review real property instruments/documents to determine the accuracy of information related to the acquisition and disposition of real property, including fee title, easements, ROW, and FAA Exhibit A documents.
• Conduct residential and commercial title searches at various public offices and online, with a focus on properties associated with aviation projects dating back to the establishment of the airport.
• Maintain an organized account of all documents researched, found, and or missing.
• Perform research to identify property ownership, seniority rights, and other pertinent data relevant to aviation-related land use.
• Assist in searching public and private records to compile a list of legal instruments pertinent to land acquisition projects within the aviation sector.
• Attend meetings and brief management on property ownership status, providing recommendations on ownership issues, especially those impacting aviation projects.
• Prepare and submit property instruments, including FAA Exhibit A documents, for recording in public records.
• Work closely with managers and team members to meet deadlines, manage volumes, and prioritize tasks to ensure the accurate and timely completion of assignments.
• Examine deeds, deeds of trust, liens, judgments, easements, and plats/maps to determine ownership, identify encumbrances, and verify legal descriptions of properties related to aviation facilities.
• Reading and interpreting recorded instruments to locate other documents that may not be referenced by book and page
• Drafting parcel mosaics from the researched documents and review property-related documents using AutoCAD, particularly for aviation projects requiring precise metes and bounds surveys.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5+ years of related work experience in real property or land acquisition, with a focus on the aviation industry.
• Proficient in office software, including Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.
• Experience with online GIS software applications.
• Knowledgeable in metes and bounds surveys and proficient in reading and interpreting metes and bounds property descriptions, particularly as they relate to FAA requirements.
• Familiar with the Public Land Survey System (PLSS) and/or Metes and Bounds survey systems.
• Familiarity with FAA Exhibit A documents and other aviation-related real property documentation.
• Ability to travel nationwide to support aviation projects as needed.

• This position requires occasional travel to county clerk’s offices, county courthouses, and other real estate document archives nationwide.
• Experience with computer aided drafting is a plus

Unique Benefits

Certified as a Great Place to Work®, Woolpert is one of the fastest growing architecture, engineering, and geospatial (AEG) companies in the world. With over 60 offices and countless projects around the globe, Woolpert makes a real difference at home and abroad. In addition to offering competitive pay, we provide employees with a robust set of unique benefits, including:

• Diverse experiences: Work on meaningful projects that improve quality of life around the world.
• Freedom to work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
• Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
• Unlimited vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you.
• Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.
• Paid sick time, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more: Choose the benefits that work best for you.

Level up your career with Woolpert. Apply today and join our team to help shape the future of tomorrow!

Why Woolpert?

Woolpert is looking for supportive, goal-oriented, and career-minded individuals who are, or are looking to become, industry leaders in their fields. We blend design excellence with innovative technology and geospatial applications to deliver exceptional value to our clients. When you join us, you'll join a team of experts who are passionate about their work and dedicated to building the next generation of industry leaders. Woolpert embraces progress and innovation, creating limitless opportunities for your career growth.

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As a firm that recognizes the importance of developing top talent from within, our employees have access to a wide range of training and coaching programs and are rewarded for their achievements through our excellent benefits package and competitive salaries.

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