Job Description

Coates Field Service, Inc. is seeking an experienced in-house

Abstractor/Title Specialist

for work in the

Waltham, MA

area. The successful candidate will be well-versed in digital workflows, online title searches, and proven experience in surface title for right of way acquisition.

Local candidates preferred.

Overview of Duties:

Prepare documentation for real estate transactions (Grant of Easements, Release of Easements, Licenses, Leases) Determines from county records the current ownership and legal description of land required for a project Searches property records for conveyances, liens, and other instruments Plots the legal descriptions, including metes and bounds Compiles complete abstract of title from patent to current date Identifies title defects and reports these to Field Right of Way Supervisor or client's legal counsel Prepares final report of all records compiled showing title to property and effects of liens and encumbrances on titles Obtains and reviews title information and checks accuracy of legal descriptions against maps

Specialized knowledge/education preferred:

Knowledge of land and right of way easement documentation Training conducted by authorized title company Detailed knowledge of researching public courthouse records Ability to compile and prepare chains of title, make abstracts of title with summaries of all matters and instruments of record Analysis of title data and reports Interpret deeds, leases, court actions, probates, other documents impacting property ownership Knowledge and understanding of the legal standards of title for each state in which the Abstractor/Title Specialist is performing ownership research Proficiency in Microsoft Access, Excel, Word and Project or similar software programs in order to generate a variety of project reports in response to specific and varied queries Ability to plot metes and bounds descriptions of property and read a variety of maps, electronic, and paper Knowledge of industry software such as: Sandy Knoll Real Estate Deed Drawing/Plotting, Greenbrier Graphics Net Deed Plotter, Google Earth Pro, and other database/document management systems

Who We Are:

Coates has a 75-year history providing comprehensive land acquisition and right of way services to municipalities, utilities, energy providers, and oil and gas companies nationwide. The first firm of its kind, we are widely recognized as a leader in the land and right of way acquisition industry. A national corporation, Coates has the depth of knowledge and the agility to respond to client needs in all 50 states. Coates is headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, with regional offices located throughout the United States. It is our mission to provide professional, high-quality, cost-efficient land acquisition and right of way services our clients need, when and where they need us.


Coates is committed to rewarding the loyalty of the national team of Coates' Employees. Coates hires the best candidates available for all positions, without regard to the individual's race, religion, or sexual preference or orientation. Coates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).


Coates offers a comprehensive and generous benefits package, including medical/dental, vision, STD/LTD, life insurance, paid time off, company paid holidays, and more!