Stoel Rives LLP has an immediate opening for a Real Estate Title and Transactions Specialist in our Boise, Portland, or San Diego office. This position assists attorneys in the delivery of transactional legal services to the firm’s clients with sophisticated real estate transactional needs, particularly in renewable energy project development, other project development, portfolio and project purchases and sales, and financing transactions, and works under the direction of the firm’s lawyers and, in many instances, directly with clients. Responsibilities for client work are directed by an attorney. This position would be a key part of our professional client teams and allows a candidate to assume significant responsibility for real estate and finance transactions in multiple jurisdictions and offers opportunities for professional growth. This position could also be the first contact point for many of our clients.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Technical Information & Research
Extensive knowledge of real estate transactions, escrows and closings, review of title documents, including reports, commitments and exception documents; title insurance forms and endorsements; and survey review and basic knowledge of partnerships, LLCs and corporations in one or more of the states in which we practice. Order and review title reports and commitments and analyze vesting, legal descriptions, and exception documents to determine impact on subject property and identify and execute on curative solutions. Review and prepare general correspondence, deeds and property transfer documents, basic loan documents, easements, escrow instructions settlement statement, and basic partnership, LLC and corporate documents. Review purchase and sale contracts and other real estate documents. Review and order good standings, certified organizational documents, litigation and UCC searches and recorded documents. Record real estate instruments and related certificates, file partnership, LLC and corporate documents, obtain federal and state tax IDs and clearances. Work with government agencies. Record important dates and maintain files; organize closing documents; manage transactions; coordinate real estate and finance closings.
2. Client Services
Develop and maintain positive relationships with clients, title insurance companies, closing agents, government agencies, opposing parties and counsel, and other outside vendors.
3. Administrative Duties
Perform administrative responsibilities assigned by the practice area or department chair. Examples include disseminating changes in the codes, statutes, regulations and procedures to others in the firm and maintaining current files of forms used in the assigned practice area.
Other duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES
Must possess the following capabilities: ability to “own” and be responsible for projects and relationships, ability to analyze and solve problems both in a team context and independently; ability to plan and organizing long term projects; good common sense; ability to consistently produce error-free work; technical knowledge in the area of practice-related codes, statutes and regulations; desire to learn and improve; positive attitude toward clients, co-workers and transaction participants; strong client service orientation; enjoyment of working in teams and collaborating; adaptability; and ability to competently manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Technical Knowledge
Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software in a Windows-based environment. Skills with mapping software would be a plus.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
High school degree or equivalent required; college degree preferred. Must have at least 3-5 years’ relevant experience.
NORMAL WORK HOURS
This is a hybrid position, is non-exempt, and eligible for overtime compensation. Regular office hours are 8:30 - 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The ability to work longer hours is essential during peak workload periods.
How You Will Live Life Well at Stoel Rives: Compensation, Benefits, and More!
The pay range for this position is $61,000 - $111,000; however, the base compensation presented to a candidate may vary based on skills and overall experience. This salary range is based on market location.
In addition to base compensation, Stoel Rives has a total rewards program that includes an annual discretionary bonus and rich benefits offerings. For example, our benefits offerings include paid family & medical leave, competitive PTO, and remote work options. We offer competitive and robust medical, dental, vision, life long-term disability, AD&D, EAP, FSA and Voluntary Life, ADD, and LTC options. We also provide a generous firm-contributed health savings account, a pre-tax transportation/parking plan including an employer monthly subsidy of $100 for individuals who work 3+ days/week in the office, and an annual contribution into the employee’s retirement plan.
Stoel Rives places a high priority on attracting and retaining lawyers and business professionals with different backgrounds and life experiences. This makes us better and happier as people, as an organization, and as legal advisers. We are proud to offer many engagement opportunities including a firmwide DE&I Committee, Associates Committee, Pro Bono Committee, Affinity Groups, and Parenting Circle.
We proudly partner with Diversity Lab to implement innovative programs to advance Stoel Rives’ DE&I goals, including the aggressive metrics-based goals we’ve adopted as one of five founding Move the Needle firms. Our efforts with Diversity Lab include certification under the Mansfield Rule, to boost the representation of diverse lawyers in our firm’s leadership by broadening the pool of candidates considered for opportunities. Additional information on these programs, can be found here.