Land Acquisition Paralegal

Description

ArborMetrics Solutions (AMS) is currently hiring a Land Acquisition Paralegal to support our Land Services team. This role supports the successful execution of large-scale transmission and infrastructure projects by driving land acquisition strategy, process standardization, and cross-functional coordination.

What We Offer

• Industry competitive pay.
• Day 1 of Employment: Medical/Dental/Vision/VOYA/Paid Holidays/EAP (Full-Time Employees).
• After 3 months: 401K, Life Insurance, Vacation Accrual, Short and Long-term Disability, Paid Maternity Leave.
• Paid Sick Time.
• Weekly Pay Cycle.
• Participation in Referral Bonus Program.
• Company sponsored clothing program.
• Ongoing training and professional development.

What You Will Do

• Process Development & Optimization
• Design, document, and continuously improve land acquisition workflows, procedures, and training materials.
• Standardize land acquisition processes to increase efficiency, reduce risk, and improve productivity.
• Identify gaps or inconsistencies in current practices and implement scalable solutions.
• Translate complex workflows into clear, user-friendly documentation aligned with company policies.
• Cross-Functional Coordination
• Collaborate with Land, Legal, Title, Contracts, and Development teams to align project execution.
• Serve as a central point of coordination to ensure seamless communication and workflow continuity.
• Anticipate project needs and proactively resolve issues to maintain project momentum.
• Support internal communications related to land processes and compliance.
• Systems, Data & Training
• Maintain accurate land acquisition data within tracking systems and databases.
• Review title documentation to verify ownership and support agreement preparation.
• Manage and quality-check land agreement requests within Salesforce or similar systems.
• Generate reports and ensure data integrity across platforms.
• Deliver training and ongoing support to team members on standardized processes and tools.
• Project Support & Analysis
• Support land acquisition activities across all project phases (pre-bid through operations).
• Examine title research and evaluate public records to assist with agreement development.
• Review land agreements, including easements and options, for accuracy and consistency.
• Prepare documentation, coordinate meetings, and track key deliverables.

What You Need To Have

• 5+ years of experience in land acquisition, title research, real estate operations, or a related field.
• Strong ability to review title documents, verify ownership, and interpret legal descriptions.
• Experience supporting end-to-end land acquisition processes for infrastructure projects.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with Salesforce or similar systems.
• Strong document management skills (Adobe Acrobat Pro preferred).
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

What Would Be Amazing To Have

• Experience as a real estate or contracts paralegal.
• Background in land acquisition or land data management.
• Familiarity with land management or GIS platforms.
• Knowledge of eminent domain processes.
• Experience supporting energy or transmission projects.