Real Estate - Title Search - Paralegal

As a Title Searcher in our Real Estate department, you will be responsible for the research and examination of real estate titles by traveling to multiple counties and via the internet.

About Us

We opened our doors in 1980 in both North Carolina and South Carolina. Ethics, Integrity and hard work make up our company values and who we are today. We hire the best people and provide them with great benefits to improve their work life balance including a competitive salary, Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, FSA, HSA, and 401K. We also offer vacation and PTO so that you do not miss out on your family life.

Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions:

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Travel to assigned counties to conduct title searches and attend sales hearings
• Computer research using various programs associated to the state and county databases
• Examine documentation such as mortgages, liens, judgments, easements, plat books, maps, contracts, and agreements to verify factors such as property’s legal descriptions, ownership, or restrictions
• Create title reports and submit title work to requesting parties
• Willingness to travel

Required Competencies

• Ethics & Integrity
• Productivity & Hard Work
• Effective Communication
• Adaptability
• Commitment to Excellence
• Knowledge & Skills
• Positive Interpersonal Relationships

Minimum Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in paralegal work related to real estate
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Willingness to obtain Notary License in state of employment
• Ability to prioritize numerous tasks on a high-volume team
• Lives within a commutable distance to our Charlotte or Fayetteville locations for training both a new hire and periodically as needed.

Preferred Skills & Experience - These are additional skills and experience that are not required to hold this position but may provide candidates who possess them an edge over candidates who do not.

• 3-5 years of experience with title searches
• Associates in paralegal studies
• State or National Paralegal Certification
• Experience with SoftPro and Protrsust
• Active Notary License in state of employment

Work Environment

This job operates in a clerical office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. For the right candidate Hybrid work could be an option.

Physical Demands

This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files (up to 15 lbs), open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary, operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.

EEO Statement

Hutchens Law Firm is committed to equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.