Title Research Specialist

Title Research Specialist

Location:

• Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Remote

Sector:

• Information Technology

Work Type:

• Contract to Hire

THE TEAM YOU WILL BE JOINING:

• Fortune 500 energy company headquartered in Charlotte, serving millions of electric and natural gas customers across six states
• Join the Real Estate organization, the team that secures and protects the land rights behind the company's transmission and distribution infrastructure
• The team supports high-visibility projects, including new construction, rebuilds, major projects and relocations, for internal business partners and external customers

WHAT THEY OFFER YOU:

• Remote work in Charlotte, NC, with occasional on-site meetings after onboarding
• A clear career path within a structured research job family, plus the chance to mentor Research Specialist I and vendor staff
• Long-term stability with a utility that is investing heavily in grid growth and modernization
• Company support for getting your Notary Public commission in your first year

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Research company and public records, including county records, to determine property ownership and title condition and to locate existing rights
• Review engineering drawings, site plans and legal descriptions to prepare accurate real estate documents
• Do prior-rights research and prepare documents for new construction and major projects
• Apply real estate law and engineering knowledge to solve problems on acquisition projects
• Submit land rights to Data Management for indexing in the asset inventory database, and map easements in GIS
• Work with Real Estate Representatives, Research Specialists, Data Management Specialists and internal business partners to meet project needs
• Provide guidance, training and technical oversight to Research Specialist I and vendor staff
• Stay current on land, notary and recording regulations and best practices, and keep sensitive projects confidential

HOW YOU ARE QUALIFIED:

• Associate's degree in Paralegal, Real Estate, Business, Political Science, Surveying or a related field, plus 2+ years of related experience. A high school diploma or GED plus 4+ years of experience also qualifies.
• Experience with title examination, abstracting, or right-of-way and land rights research
• Ability to read and interpret legal descriptions, surveys and engineering drawings
• Working knowledge of real estate law and real estate terminology
• Strong attention to detail, organization and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office. GIS or mapping experience is a plus.
• Valid driver's license and a Notary Public commission or willingness to get one within the first year
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree, Paralegal certification or IRWA certification, and knowledge of electric transmission and distribution systems