Title Research Specialist - Marietta, GA
About The Position
The Title Research Specialist supports the easement procurement process for distribution or transmission rights of way. The role helps the Right of Way Specialist and other team members identify land-parcel owners, existing easements, and recordations. It also involves recording executed easements and providing information for the quit claim process. The incumbent must obtain and maintain a Notary Public seal for the states in which services are rendered. The position performs legal title examination, survey, and legal-description work; tracks and processes easement documents; and supports document transmittal to GIS. The specialist applies working knowledge of real estate law and engineering to acquisition projects, reviews engineering drawings and site plans, manages easement document control and retention, and acquires permits for federal lands while coordinating environmental compliance. The role also involves obtaining appraisal and preliminary title reports, recommending values for property purchases or easement acquisitions, negotiating with property owners, preparing and reviewing property-acquisition documents, and assisting with Board approval materials and condemnation proceedings. The specialist conducts or directs recordation of legal documents, maintains acquisition records, and reports on right-of-way acquisition status for construction project meetings. Work is moderately routine under general policies and includes some decision-making. Regular attendance is required.
Requirements
- High school degree or GED.
- 1–3 years of experience in title research or a real-estate-related paralegal field.
- Public Notary certification or status is required; must obtain and maintain a Notary Public seal for the states in which services are rendered.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, and Adobe Acrobat.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations.
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals, and present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group settings.
- Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions; calculate rates, discounts, interest, commissions, areas, circumferences, and volumes; interpret spreadsheets; and apply basic algebra and geometry.
- Ability to interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, and schedule-based instructions and solve practical problems with limited standardization.
- Ability to work effectively with individuals from varied socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
- Ability to work independently and follow through on assignments.
- High energy and ability to work in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.
- Strong organizational, planning, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; commitment to achieving goals and plans; professional appearance; and a team-oriented approach.
- Regular attendance is required.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field.
- Real Estate license.
Responsibilities
- Perform legal title examination, surveys, and legal-description writing.
- Track and process easement documents in compliance with state law and support processing and transmittal of easement packages to GIS.
- Apply working knowledge of real estate law and engineering to acquisition projects.
- Review and interpret engineering drawings, site plans, and legal descriptions for preparation of legal documents; review, track, and process easement documents.
- Lead and maintain document control and retention for the easement acquisition process.
- Acquire permits for use of federal lands and coordinate compliance with environmental requirements.
- Obtain appraisal and preliminary title reports from independent appraisers and title companies; determine present and future property values and recommend values for purchase or acquisition of easements and fee title.
- Negotiate with property owners to acquire rights of way, easements, construction easements, facilities, and appurtenances.
- Prepare and review legal descriptions, easement documents, deeds, and other documents related to property acquisition or sale.
- Prepare agenda items for Board approval of land purchases, sales, and right-of-way acquisitions.
- Assist with condemnation proceedings, prepare legal documents for court packages, and attend settlement conferences to convey settlement offers.
- Conduct or direct recordation of legal documents for property purchases, sales, and easement acquisitions; prepare and maintain related records.
- Assist in preparing reports for weekly construction project status meetings and report on right-of-way acquisition status.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
