Title Research Specialist

Pike Corporation•Mobile, AL

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About The Position

The Title Research Specialist supports the easement procurement process for distribution and transmission rights of way. The role helps identify land-parcel owners, existing easements, and recordations, and supports Right of Way Specialists and other team members. The position also records executed easements and provides information for the quit claim process. A Notary Public seal must be obtained and maintained for the states in which services are rendered. The role performs title examination and related research, handles easement document processing and retention, and applies real estate and engineering knowledge to acquisition projects. It may involve appraisals, property-owner negotiations, preparation and review of legal and acquisition documents, support for condemnation proceedings, property-recordation work, federal-land permits, environmental compliance, and reporting on right-of-way acquisition status. The work is described as moderately routine, with general policies applied and some decision-making. The role requires regular attendance and may include on-the-job training, seminars, or corporate workshops to learn the systems and processes used in the position. Pike Engineering is an equal opportunity employer and a non-union company.

Requirements

High school degree or GED.
One to three years of experience in title research or a real-estate-related paralegal field.
Public Notary certification or appointment is required; must obtain and maintain a Notary Public seal for the states in which services are rendered.
Regular attendance is required.
Demonstrated 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, proportions, basic algebra, and geometry, and to calculate figures such as discounts, interest, commissions, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or scheduled instructions and solve practical problems in situations with limited standardization.
Ability to work well with individuals from varied socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
Ability to work independently and follow through on assignments.
Strong organizational, planning, interpersonal, and verbal and written communication skills; high energy and ability to work in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.
High commitment to achieving goals and plans; professional appearance and a team-oriented approach.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in Business Administration or a related field.
Real Estate license.

Responsibilities

Perform legal title examination, survey work, or 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 develop solutions for acquisition projects.
Review and interpret engineering drawings, site plans, and legal descriptions in connection with preparing 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; assess present and future property value and recommend appraised values for easement or fee-title acquisitions.
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 associated with 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-submitted condemnation 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 property and easement 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.