Right Of Way Closing Assistant

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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In the role of Closing Assistant, you will be responsible for the following:

• Reading title reports and preparing closing documents for each property.

• Update title reports, identify issues with the chain of title, and obtain releases for encumbrances.

• This position requires a high level of attention to detail to ensure all documents are prepared correctly.

• The candidate will coordinate with right-of-way agents, supervisors, and legal counsel to ensure all tasks are completed.

• Perform basic principles in reading, writing, retracing, and interpreting legal descriptions, such as parent parcel, metes and bounds, and subdivision

• Review and identify title defects and curative requirements; bringing these matters to the attention of the Project Manager, RES Agent, client, title manager, or underwriter, as appropriate

• Preparation of project reports, and review of title document packages

• Maintain accurate records of title research activities to ensure appropriate back-up information exists

• Works closely with and at the direction of team members, including Project Managers, RES Title Agent 3 staff, RES Tech 3 staff, and RES Agent 3 staff

• Supports RES Title Agent 3 with development and participates in training junior staff by providing insight and instruction regarding task completion and procedure

• Recognize when to escalate title issues to the RES Agent and the Project Manager

• Perform additional duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications:

• Paralegal certification

• Experience reviewing title reports and drafting closing documents

• Experience closing transactions

• Ability to work independently in the client's office

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years experience with right of way, title, paralegal, real property law or mortgage lending
• Must have ability to understand real estate documents such as appraisal, environmental, survey, deeds, easements, deeds of trust, mechanics liens, tax liens, judgments, court records, assessments, probates and other matters of record
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Solid organizational and planning skills
• Specific industry regulatory knowledge a plus
• Database, ProjectWise and GIS familiarity a plus
• Proficient with MS Office Suite, Webex and Teams

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ , People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.