Title Research Specialist
About The Position
The Title Research Specialist supports the easement procurement process for distribution or transmission rights of way. The role works with Right of Way Specialists and other team members to identify land-parcel owners, existing easements, and recordations. It also records executed easements and provides information for the quitclaim process. The incumbent must obtain and maintain a Public Notary seal for the states in which services are rendered. The position performs title examination and related property research, prepares and processes easement and other real-estate documents, supports right-of-way acquisitions, and maintains acquisition records. Work is described as moderately routine, with general policies applied and some decision-making. The role requires regular attendance and may include other related duties assigned by management.
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 status is required; the incumbent must obtain and maintain a notary seal for the states in which services are rendered.
- 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 to present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group settings.
- Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, proportions, and basic algebra and geometry to practical situations; calculate figures such as discounts, interest, commissions, area, circumference, and volume; and interpret spreadsheets.
- Ability to interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or scheduled instructions and solve practical problems with limited standardization.
- Ability to work effectively with individuals from varied socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and follow through on assignments.
- Strong organization, planning, interpersonal, and verbal and written communication skills; high energy; commitment to achieving goals; and a team-oriented approach.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment and maintain a professional appearance.
- Regular attendance is required.
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 examinations, surveys, and legal-description writing.
- Track and process easement documents in accordance with state law, including supporting the processing and transmittal of easement packages to GIS.
- Apply working knowledge of real estate law and engineering knowledge to 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; determine present and future property value affected by proposed facilities; and make recommendations regarding 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 processes, prepare legal documents for court condemnation packages, and attend settlement conferences to convey settlement offers.
- Conduct or direct recordation of legal documents for property purchases or sales and easement acquisitions; prepare and maintain related property and right-of-way acquisition 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
Education Level
High school or GED
