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ICES: Data, Discovery, Better Health lists this Abstractor/Title Specialist opportunity in ames, Iowa. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Where property meets precision — join us as a Real Estate Title Specialist/Abstractor!
JCG Land Services is looking for a detail-oriented individual with experience digging into property records and title research, while performing their real estate due diligence. In this role, you will ensure accurate property ownership verification and legal documentation to support real estate acquisition and project management efforts.
If you have experience reviewing deeds, easements, legal descriptions, and title reports, and enjoy working with complex property records, we encourage you to apply.
Company Overview:
JCG is a professional services firm specializing in real estate acquisition and project management. We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Title Specialist to support our project teams with accurate title research and file preparation.
Job Summary:
The Real Estate Title Specialist/Abstractor plays a critical role in ensuring the success of our projects by performing title research, document review, and due diligence tasks. This position collaborates with with Project Managers and Land Acquisition Specialists to verify property records and legal documentation. The ideal candidate must be able to commute to the corporate office in Ames, Iowa on a daily basis. This position is not intended to be remote.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct title searches and title research using online databases and courthouse records
Review and analyze title reports, land records, deeds, easements, and legal descriptions
Verify property ownership, liens, and encumbrances
Interpret deeds, easements, leases, and right-of-way documents
Plot metes and bounds legal descriptions
Coordinate with title companies, abstractors, and project teams
Perform due diligence for real estate and land acquisition projects
Ensure documents are properly executed, notarized, and recorded
Maintain strict confidentiality of legal and client information
Required Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum of 3+ years experience in title research or abstracting
Experience working at a title company, abstract company, or land services firm
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat
Ability to interpret legal property descriptions and land records
Preferred Qualifications:
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree
Experience with right-of-way title research, land acquisition, or real estate development projects
Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
Office-based environment with standard equipment
Primarily sedentary with occasional lifting up to 50 lbs
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods
Additional Details:
Occasional travel required
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation needed
Ability to handle confidential legal documentation
Security clearance may be required for some clients
Why Join Us?
Collaborative and supportive team environment
Meaningful work supporting real estate and infrastructure projects
Competitive compensation and work-life balance
Benefits
Paid time off
Health, dental, vision insurance
Company-matched retirement plan
Professional development opportunities
Casual work environment
JCG Land Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Worksite address
ames, IA, 50011, US
Who can apply
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