About the Role

Title Research Assistant

Location:

Plainfield, Indiana, United States

Sector:

Corporate Support

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 Plainfield, Indiana, with occasional onsite meetings after onboarding

• An entry point into a structured research job family, with a clear path to Research Specialist II and beyond

• Hands-on learning alongside experienced Research Specialists, Real Estate Representatives and Data Management 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 support document preparation

• Do prior-rights research and prepare real estate documents for new construction and major 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 requests

• Follow established research procedures and stay current on land, notary and recording regulations and best practices

• Keep sensitive and high-profile projects confidential

HOW YOU ARE QUALIFIED:

• Associate's degree in Paralegal, Real Estate, Business, Political Science, Surveying or a related field, plus 1+ year of related experience. A high school diploma or GED plus 3+ years of experience also qualifies.

• Basic knowledge of title work and real estate terminology

• Basic understanding of legal descriptions, site plans and engineering drawings

• Strong attention to detail, organization and written and verbal 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, 2+ years of related experience, Paralegal certification, title examination experience, and knowledge of surveying and of electric transmission and distribution systems