Research Specialist

Role summary / purpose

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
• Real estate document preparation
• Knowledge of land law and regulations

Nice-to-have / preferred skills

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

Employment details - type, location, hours

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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