Research Specialist

Bartech Staffing; Plainfield (IN); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Impellam Group is seeking an entry-level Research Associate to support document preparation and validate land rights by researching internal/external databases and county records to determine property ownership and rights for infrastructure work.

Key responsibilities include performing title/ownership research, reviewing engineering drawings and site plans, preparing real estate documents, and staying current on land law.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent experience as stated.
• 1 year related work experience.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Notary Public (can obtain within first year).
• Bachelor's in related field (nice-to-have).
• 2 years' experience (nice-to-have).
• Paralegal Certification (nice-to-have).
• Communication, organization and attention to detail (nice-to-have).
• Critical thinking and self-motivation (nice-to-have).
• Electric distribution/transmission systems knowledge (nice-to-have).

Responsibilities

• Perform Research: title ownership, review drawings/site plans, prepare real estate documents, stay current on land law/regulations.
• Communication: coordinate with Business Partners, Real Estate Reps, Research Specialists, Data Management.
• Data Management: submit land rights for indexing, map easements in GIS.

Skills

Title/ownership research

Engineering drawing review

Land law & regulations

Education

Associate's in Paralegal, Real Estate, Business, Political Science, Surveying & Topography, or related field

HS/GED + 3 years' experience in lieu of degree

Job description

Entry-level role in the research job family. Performs basic research to support document preparation and validate the company's land rights - researching internal/external databases and county records to determine property ownership and identify existing rights for infrastructure installation, operation, and maintenance. Supports new construction, rebuilds, major projects, and relocations.

Key responsibilities

• 80% - Perform Research (title/ownership research, review engineering drawings/site plans/legal descriptions, prepare real estate documents, stay current on land law/regulations)
• 10% - Communication (coordinate with Business Partners, Real Estate Reps, Research Specialists, Data Management)
• 10% - Data Management (submit land rights for indexing, map easements in GIS)

Requirements - education & experience

• Education: Associate's in Paralegal, Real Estate, Business, Political Science, Surveying & Topography, or other related field (or HS/GED + 3 years' experience in lieu of degree)
• Experience: 1 year related work experience
• Valid Driver's License
• Notary Public (can obtain within first year)

Required skills

• Title/ownership research
• Engineering drawing and site plan review
• Knowledge of land law and regulations

Nice-to-have / preferred skills

• Bachelor's in related field
• 2 years' experience
• Paralegal Certification
• Communication
• Organization and attention to detail
• Critical thinking
• Self-motivation
• Electric distribution/transmission systems knowledge

Remote office; no physical requirements; occasional onsite meetings after onboarding; must live within reasonable commute of posted location. Professional, Entry Level.

Impellam Group and its brands are equal-opportunity employers committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful under applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application, interview process, pre-employment activity, and the performance of crucial job functions.

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