Posted 3 days ago
Title Searcher
@ Carr, Stevenson & MacKay
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
Overview
Carr, Stevenson & MacKay is hiring a full-time Title Searcher to trace property ownership history, examine legal and registry records, and complete title and judgment searches for lawyers. The work involves tight deadlines, daily courthouse and registry coordination, and document indexing. Benefits include dental, vision, extended health, disability and life insurance, paid time off and an RRSP match.
Responsibilities:
- Complete and submit title and judgment searches by due dates
- Coordinate document pick-up, drop-off and courthouse retrieval
- Maintain communication with the registry office
- Index completed searches in search books and electronically
- Train and coach new searchers or articled clerks
Requirements summary:
- Grade 12 diploma
- Computer skills in MS Office and Windows 10
- Understanding of PEI's Land Registry System
- Strong attention to detail and time management
- Experience in a real estate law firm is an asset
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-04
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-05
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Administrative |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Wellness |
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Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented person to join our team as a Title Searcher. Title searching is a unique blend of research, investigation, and problem-solving, much like putting together a puzzle. In this role, you will trace the history of property ownership, examine legal records, connect pieces of information, and uncover details that may impact a property’s title. The ideal candidate enjoys investigative work, has a keen eye for detail, thinks analytically, and takes pride in solving problems and ensuring accuracy.
Responsibilities
- Complete and submit title searches to the appropriate lawyer by the due date provided
- Complete and submit daily sub-search requests in a timely manner
- Conduct judgment searches on all title searches
- Continuously prioritize workload according to objection dates and closing dates, and coordinate adjusting priorities with property department and/or lawyers
- Maintain communication between law firm and registry office through email, phone or fax
- Respond to office requests for documents and general property inquiries
- Coordinate the daily (morning and noon) pick-up and drop-off of documents, search requests, completed searches, etc. at the firm
- Coordinate daily commute to the courthouse for estate document retrieval and judgments/actions search
- Meet with lawyers and/or property department to review completed searches, as required
- Correct small errors, as allowed, on documents to be registered so that the registration process flows smoothly
- Properly index completed searches (in search books and electronically) for ease of future retrieval
- Maintain orderly subdivision files in order to complete efficient subdivision searches
- Protect confidential client information in a public space
- Train and coach new searchers or articled clerks, as required
Skills
- Understanding of PEI’s Land Registry System
- Understanding of the confidential nature of the work
- Self-motivated with a strong work ethic
- Ability to work as a team to reach organization’s goals and objectives
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to multi-task
- Highly organized
- High attention to detail
- Ability to work with tight deadlines and to reassess and adapt to changing priorities as needed
- Strong reading comprehension skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Education/Experience
- Grade 12 diploma
- Computer skills in MS Office, Windows 10
- Experience working in a law firm with a focus on real estate would be considered an asset
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness program
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