Right of Way Document Specialist/ Paralegal

Responsibilities

• Communicating and partnering with various Landowners to secure Surface Use Agreements (SUA) for operation.
• Identify Land ownership from both Company and public records.
• Research, review, and analyze Land Title, and identify discrepancies and outline curative requirements.
• Continuously negotiate with Landowners and draft agreements for manager’s review and approval.
• Review, prepare, analyze, and interpret all land and surface related agreements, amendments, deeds, easements, leases, permits, and licenses.
• Secure required agreements and partner with various departments on a regular basis to meet operational objectives.
• Serve as a liaison between internal departments, developers, cities, counties, etc. and maintain a good relationship with the Landowners, general public, and regulatory agencies.
• Professionally handle all complaints and inquiries by the Landowner and general public, arbitrate disputes, or resolve grievances that may arise due to related business activities.
• Effectively negotiate and resolve encroachments, damage claims, property damage settlements, and loss claims associated with capital projects and day-to-day operations, thereby reducing cost to the Company and maintaining facilities.
• Assist the Community Relations department with investigations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Skills

• Basic understanding of Land and Legal documents.
• Good negotiation skills to reach a favorable outcome or solution.
• Good conflict management skills, with the ability to operate in a high stress environment in a calm and professional demeanor.
• Ability to speak, listen, and write in a clear, thorough, and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.
• Ability to plan, analyze, and evaluate data.
• Ability to be