Title Research Specialist - Marietta, GA

VetJobs; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

VetJobs seeks a Title Research Specialist to support easement procurement for rights of way, working with the Right of Way team to identify land parcel owners and record easements. The role requires obtaining and maintaining a Notary Public seal for states served and is on-site in Marietta, GA.

The position emphasizes legal document preparation, negotiations with property owners, and coordination with GIS and environmental compliance, with a focus on accuracy and timely processing.

Qualifications

• Read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, journals, and regulations.
• Prepare reports, business correspondence, and procedures documentation.
• Present information clearly in one‑on‑one and group settings.
• Notary Public certification is required; real estate license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform title examinations, surveys, or legal description writings.
• Process and track easement documents to comply with state law.
• Lead document control and retention for easement acquisitions.
• Acquire permits for federal lands and coordinate environmental compliance.
• Negotiate easements and rights of way with property owners; prepare related documents.

Skills

Legal research

Attention to detail

Negotiation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Access

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Job Description

The Title Research Specialist works in the easement procurement process related to distribution or transmission right of ways supporting the Right of Way Specialist and other team members to identify the owners of land parcels, existing easements and recordation’s. This position is also responsible for recording executed easements and providing information for the quit claim process. The incumbent must obtain and maintain a Notary Public seal for the States in which services are rendered.

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Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

ESSENTI A L DUTIE S A ND RESPONSIBILITIE S :

• Performs legal title examination, survey, or legal description writings.
• 45% Tracking and processing of easement documents to comply with state law; supporting the processing and transmittal of easement packages to GIS.
• 9% Using working knowledge of real estate law along with engineering knowledge in applying solutions to acquisition projects.
• 3% The review and interpretation of engineering drawings, site plans and legal descriptions in connection with the preparation of legal documents; and the review, tracking and processing of easement documents.
• 5% Lead and maintain the document control and retention process for easement acquisition process.
• 12% Acquires permits for the use of federal lands, coordinating compliance with all environmental requirements.
• 2% Obtains appraisal and preliminary title reports prepared by independent appraisers and title companies to determine present and future value of property affected by proposed facilities; makes recommendations regarding appraised value for purchase or acquisition of easements and fee title.
• 5% Conducts negotiations with property owners for the acquisition of rights of way, easements, construction easements, facilities and appurtenances; prepares and reviews legal descriptions, easement documents, deeds and other documents associated with property acquisition or sale; prepares agenda items for Board approval of land purchases, sales and right of way acquisitions.
• 9% Assists with the condemnation process where necessary; prepares legal documents for inclusion in condemnation packages submitted to court; attend settlement conferences to convey settlement offers.
• 4% Conducts or directs the recordation of legal documents for property purchase or sale and easement acquisitions; prepares and maintains records of property purchase or sale and acquisition easements for right of way.
• 3% Assists in preparing reports for weekly construction project status meetings and reports on the status of right of way acquisition.
• 3% Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Complexity Of Work

Moderately routine: general policies applied. Some decision making.

Relationship Outside Work Group

Influences decisions of moderate nature requiring high degree of tact.

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

QU A LIFIC A TIONS : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function s.

REGU L A R A T TEND A NC E is required.

Education

Required: High school degree or GED.

Preferred: A Bachelor’s degree from a four‑year college or University in Business Administration or related field of study.

Experience

1-3 Year(s) Experience in title research or real estate related paralegal field.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations

Public Notary Is Required. Real Estate License Preferred.

On the Job Training

Employees new to the position will be required to gain full working knowledge of the systems and processes used in the full performance of the job which may include attending seminars, on the job with other incumbents to the role or corporate workshops.

Language Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations.
• Ability to write reports, Business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret spread sheets.

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.

Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Other Skills and Abilities

The following skills are required for this job:

Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, Adobe Acrobat

Ability to deal and work well with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

Demonstrated ability to work independently and follow through on assignments

High energy level with ability to work in fast paced, ambiguous environment

Excellent organizational and planning skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

High commitment to achieving goals and plans

Demonstrated skill in verbal/written communications

Professional appearance maintained at all times

Team oriented

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be m et b y an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

City*

Marietta

State*

Georgia

Job Category

Operations

Job Code

Operations_ Specialist

Affiliate Sponsor

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