Title AgentVolkert Inc • Shreveport, LA, US

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Title Agent

Volkert Inc • Shreveport, LA, US

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Job Description

Are we the road to your future?

We are currently searching for an experienced Title Agent to support our West Gulf Region located in Shreveport, LA.

To be considered for this position, applicants must have, at minimum, 5 years of experience in title examination, abstracting, or land research.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience examining chains of title, identifying encumbrances affecting surface and mineral estates, and analyzing easements. This position requires exceptional attention to detail, strong research capabilities, solid analytical judgment, and the ability to interpret complex property histories and conveyance documents.

What you’ll be doing :

Title Research & Examination

Conduct 50-year (or more) title searches for surface, mineral, and split-estate properties

Review deeds, leases, easements, rights of way, assignments, plats, maps, and all recorded instruments impacting property interests

Analyze chain of title, identify defects, and verify continuity in ownership

Determine the status, validity, and priority of energy-related easements

Confirm legal descriptions, acreage, boundary lines, and parcel splits over multiple decades

Identify gaps in chains of title

Locate missing instruments, releases, or probate files affecting ownership

Prepare accurate title reports, abstracts, run sheets, and ownership summaries

Energy Easement Analysis

Evaluate existing easements

Identify expired, abandoned, conflicting, or overlapping easements

Research and document the original granting documents, amendments, assignments, and releases

Assess surface use restrictions, ingress / egress rights, and encumbrance impacts on development or construction

Work with project managers to identify potential risks or conflicts before acquisition or construction

D ocumentation, Reporting & Compliance

Maintain detailed research notes, document logs, and title production records

Ensure all reports meet company standards, client requirements, and regulatory guidelines

Provide clear, precise summaries of complex title situations

Meet deadlines on high-volume or multi-tract projects

What you need to have :

Minimum 5-10 years of experience in title examination, abstracting, or land research

Strong understanding of 50-year title chains, surface / mineral ownership, and property law fundamentals

Ability to interpret property descriptions, plat maps, and tract splits

Experience working with energy project titles is preferred but not necessary

Familiarity with courthouse research, digital archives, and GIS mapping is a plus

Exceptional attention to detail, analytical ability, and organizational skills

Strong written communication with the ability to provide clear and concise title findings

Proficiency with title software, abstracting tools, and document retrieval systems

Ability to manage multiple tracts or projects independently and efficiently

Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Volkert adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana. Please note that federal regulations may differ from state-specific guidelines

If applicable to the position, a post offer fit for duty evaluation to ensure the individual can safely perform the essential functions of the role

Valid driver’s license

A satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)

Why Volkert?

Volkert is employee owned and a Top 100 design firm, committed to providing clients with creative solutions for sustainability, including improvements to infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources. Founded in 1925, Volkert is celebrating a century of serving our employees, clients, partners, and communities. At Volkert, we pride ourselves on providing all of our employees with competitive compensation, positive work / life balance, and professional development opportunities, as well as fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace in all of our offices nationwide.

Key Benefits :

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Medical, Dental, & Vision

401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching

Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays

Employer-Paid Life / AD&D insurance

Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability

Wellness incentives

Student Debt Retirement Match

Additional voluntary benefits

The words from our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas A. Hand, PE, capture best how you can make an impact while working for Volkert.

“For a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life throughout our communities. We are proud of our one-hundred-year legacy and humbled by the opportunities ahead of us as we look forward to our next century of service. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference.”

– Thomas A. Hand, PE, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

EOE- Race / Sex / Vets / Disabled

Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.

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