Right of Way Land Closing Assistant

Atlas • Knoxville, TN

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About The Position

Atlas is a nationwide leader in civil engineering, materials testing and geotechnical consulting services for environmental, industrial and infrastructure construction projects. Headquartered in Austin, TX, Atlas currently has over 3,500 employees with offices throughout the US, including Alaska & Hawaii. Its no accident that Atlas creates a better experience for infrastructure and environmental projects. Its how we are built with the best people in the industry, with the reach and expertise to help at any and every step of the project, and with a heart-led approach that puts quality and safety at the center of everything we do. Were just built to be better. We are a great company. We are seeking a ROW Closing Assistant to join our Knoxville, TN team! Come join us!

Requirements

• The Closing Assistant would have similar experience to a paralegal or a title agent working in real estate transactions.
• Experience in completing, reviewing, analyzing title reports, dra1ing warranty deeds, releases, partial releases, leases, license, sub leases.
• A minimum of three years experience with right-of-way, title, paralegal or real property law
• Understand basic principles in reading, writing, retracing and interpreting property descriptions, such as parent parcel, metes and bounds, and subdivision
• Requires good oral and written communication skills and presentation skills.
• Must be able to write clearly and prepare reports & correspondence.
• Microsoft office, GIS Mapping, read roadway construction plans, deeds, plats
• Good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Research, review and complete title reports.
• Research draft, review Warranty Deeds, easements, leases, sub leases, partial and full releases.
• Review/analyze title reports, mortgages, liens, property descriptions/legal descriptions.
• Research, review and identify title defects and curative requirements
• Take actions to clear title curative requirements
• Recognize when to escalate title issues
• Experience closing acquisition and relocation parcels, and delivering warrants
• Ability to work independently, communicate and document effectively, and handle large volumes of work
• Ability to prioritize assignments
• Attention to detail and quality

Benefits

• Atlas offers a comprehensive benefit program to meet the diverse needs of our employees.
• Depending on your employment status, Atlas benefits include health, dental, vision, life, AD&D, voluntary life / AD&D, disability benefits, leaves of absence, 401k, paid time off, paid holidays, employee assistance program, educational assistance program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees