Research Specialist I

JobDiva, Inc.; Plainfield (IN); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Primary Talent Partners has a contract opening for a LandResearch Specialist I in Plainfield, IN. This entry-level role focuses on researching title/ownership details and land rights to support infrastructure projects and real estate documents.

The role involves data entry in GIS, coordination with partners, and staying current on land regulations. 12-month contract, W2, with limited benefits and potential extension.

Qualifications

• Education requirements as stated: Associate's in Paralegal, Real Estate, Business, Political Science, Surveying & Topography, or equivalent; or HS/GED with 3 years' experience.
• 1 year related work experience required.

Responsibilities

• 80% – Perform Research (title/ownership research, review drawings/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).

Skills

Communication

MS Office

Organization

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Self-motivation

Electric distribution

Title examination

Surveying drawings

Land rights knowledge

Education

Associate's in Paralegal/Real Estate or related field

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

Tools

GIS

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Primary Talent Partners has a new contract opening for a LandResearch Specialist I with our large power and utilities client in Plainfield, IN. This is a 12-month contract with a potential for extension.

Pay:

$30.00 - $40.00/hr;W2 contract, no PTO, no Benefits. ACA-compliant supplemental package available for enrollment.Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must be able to sit on Primary Talent Partners W2 without sponsorship.

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.

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)

Required Qualifications:

• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's in related field; 2 years' experience; Paralegal Certification

Additional Preferred Skills:

• Communication, MS Office proficiency, organization/attention to detail, critical thinking, self-motivation, business knowledge, electric distribution/transmission systems knowledge, title examination experience, surveying/engineering drawing knowledge

Working Conditions:

• Remote office; no physical requirements; occasional onsite meetings after onboarding; must live within reasonable commute of posted location

Primary Talent Partners is an Equal Opportunity / Aff affirmation action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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