Senior Title Analyst - Washington, United States - CACI International
Description
Senior Title Analyst
Job Category: Project and Program Management
Time Type: Full time
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: DOJ MBI
Employee Type: Regular
Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%
Type of Travel: Continental US
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**What Youll Get to Do**
Work with client and other team members in support of the DOJ Environment and Natural Resources Division, primarily supporting takings cases, including Rails to Trails related cases.
Telework is approved, but staff are occasionally needed to work on site if specific tasks require in-person support.
The senior title analyst performs complex legal research; prepares draft legal documents, such as motions, briefs, memoranda of law, etc.; reviews documents for relevance and privilege; and assists attorneys with all phases of litigation, including providing recommendations regarding case strategies and approaches. The Senior Title Analyst may also act as a team lead for the title analyst and paralegal staff. This individual may be required to provide testimony at either deposition or trial in support of their research conducted on parcels in dispute in Rails to Trails and other takings cases.
**More About the Role**
Conducts comprehensive title and deed research and testifies as an expert witness on research and results. Most common subject matter relates to Rails to Trails, but can include other takings cases. The principal responsibilities include locating, retrieving, reviewing, organizing, analyzing and summarizing various title documents, which may occasionally require travel to the NARA facilities in College Park, MD, or to the local county offices to manually search and locate relevant documents.
The title analyst reviews the materials and works with the assigned trial attorneys to determine the legal significance of each document. Typically the information is managed in Microsoft Excel spreadsheets that summarize the critical contents of the railroad conveyances, including recording information, legal description, and the legal consequences of the document. This individual must also be able to assist in preparing these documents for use as exhibits for court filings and for trial. The Title Analyst will need to be able to identify gaps in the historical title record relating to a railroads ownership interest, inconsistencies in historic conveyances, and inadequate proof of current landowners ownership of adjoining property. In addition to identifying these deficiencies in the above-referenced Excel spreadsheet, the individual will need to convert these deficiencies into narrative form for the assigned trial attorneys use in communications with opposing counsel and the court.
This position requires maintaining files in order to provide written and/or verbal testimony regarding the research performed and conclusions reached in the performance of the above tasks. Travel may be required in the performance of the above tasks. Travel is expected to be within the United States, but may occasionally be international.
**Youll Bring These Qualifications**
+ Law Degree
+ At least five years of experience working with real estate records
+ Experience as a Title Examiner
+ At least three years of experience on litigation support projects including proven capabilities and communication skills to successfully interact with clients and attorneys.
+ Sound working knowledge of federal and state court systems, legal research procedures, and legal research resources, and thorough knowledge of legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw.
+ Excellent written and oral communication skills
+ Excellent organization skills. All project related documents and notes must be maintained in an organized system, ready for use and/or production to opposing counsel.
**These Qualifications Would Be Nice to Have**
+ In-court trial experience
+ Experience with automated litigation support tools such as Relativity, Trial Director, etc.
+ Experience as or working with expert witnesses
+ Experience with GIS tools valued, e.g., ESRI mapping software
+ Ability to travel
What We Can Offer You:
Weve been named a Best Place to Work by the Washington Post.
Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives.
We offer competitive benefits and learning and development opportunities.
We are mission-oriented and ever vigilant in aligning our solutions with the nations highest priorities.
For over 55 years, the principles of CACIs unique, character-based culture have been the driving force behind our success.
**Company Overview:**
CACI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.
**Pay Range** : There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here )
The proposed salary range for this position is:
$71,500 - $150,200