Overview
Legal Assistant Jobs in Bloomington, IL at RMP Law Office
Location: Tulsa
Salary: $41,600-$62,400 (based on experience)
Right-of-Way Agent I
Responsible for assisting GUY’s right-of-way projects from start to finish. Responsible for research, negotiation and acquisition for rights of entry, easements, permits and any necessary agreements/permissions.
Key duties/responsibilities
Demonstrate ROW knowledge of land and negotiating principles, state and federal ROW procedures and statutes
Communicate with all concerning agencies, parties, and entities, including landowners, owner, client, government agencies, contractors and other external contacts involved
Maintain positive relationships with all parties, upholding the image of client and company
Knowledge of conducting title and chain of title research, performing curative title, and requesting and preparing title certificates for abstractors
Identify and contact agencies, parties, and entities affected by ROW project
Prepare and file permits and applications with agencies, parties, and entities affected by ROW route
Negotiate with landowners and other stakeholders acquiring rights of entry, easements, permits, and other necessary agreements/permissions
Negotiate and mitigate settlements for damages with landowners and other stakeholders
Manage the payments process for right of ways, damage settlements and permits
Assists with training new ROW agents
Assists with marketing and business development activities for the ROW department
Maintains all necessary ROW certifications
Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements
0-5 years related Oklahoma Department of Transportation experience in ROW acquisition and negotiation
Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred
Travel within the state will be required for this role
Strong customer and team focus
Proficiency in MS Office suite required.
Professional writing, strong proofreading and editing and page layout with graphics ability required.
Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
Must be able to work independently and contribute to the overall team
Excellent interpersonal skills a must.
Strong organizational skills and ability to effectively prioritize work to meet established deadlines.
Ability to thrive in fast-paced, changing environment.
Acquires and applies an understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities.
This position is a safety sensitive position and may require safe operation of company vehicles as well as performance of other functions that are safety critical. Guy Engineering adheres to and abides by the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988.
Title: Legal Assistant
Company: RMP Law Office
Location: Bloomington, IL
