Title Research Specialist

Pike Corporation•Hoover, AL

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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 landowners, existing easements, and property records. It also records executed easements and provides information for quitclaim processes. The incumbent must obtain and maintain a Notary Public seal for the states in which services are rendered. The position performs legal title examinations and prepares or reviews surveys, legal descriptions, easement documents, deeds, and other property-related legal documents. It tracks and processes easement documents, maintains document-control and retention processes, supports GIS transmittals, and helps acquire permits for federal lands while coordinating environmental compliance. The role also obtains and reviews appraisal and preliminary title reports, makes recommendations regarding property values, negotiates property acquisitions, supports condemnation proceedings, records property transactions, and reports on right-of-way acquisition status. The work is moderately routine, with general policies applied and some decision-making. The role influences decisions of a moderate nature and requires a high degree of tact. Regular attendance is required. New employees receive on-the-job training in applicable systems and processes, potentially including seminars, working with other incumbents, or corporate workshops.

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; the incumbent must obtain and maintain a Notary Public 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 in situations 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.
Strong organizational, planning, interpersonal, and verbal and written communication skills.
High energy and ability to work in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment; strong commitment to achieving goals and plans; professional appearance; and a team-oriented approach.
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 and prepare surveys or legal descriptions.
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 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 processes for easement acquisition.
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 values affected by proposed facilities; recommend values for easement or fee-title purchases and 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 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-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 right-of-way 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.