Minnesota Department of Transportation
Real Estate Title Attorney
Minnesota Department of Transportation, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States, 55199
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Minnesota Department of Transportation provided pay range This range is provided by Minnesota Department of Transportation. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $80,492.00/yr - $119,746.00/yr
Recruiting Professional for Minnesota Department of Transportation This position is responsible for implementing the title services program in the Office of Land Management by providing state-wide assistance to MnDOT in securing good and marketable title to the real estate the agency acquires.
Duties
Implementing the title services program in the Office of Land Management by traveling to various counties within the State of Minnesota to research and analyze the land records for tracts of land and preparing a title opinion based upon principles of real estate law, including Minnesota Title Standards.
Reviewing title opinions, field title reports, market data reports, and other supporting documents and applying legal knowledge to determine the legal interests for direct purchase and condemnation.
Providing direct purchase support, including preparation of acquisition documents, advising on methods to resolve title defects and the risks associated with each proposed method, and the effect of a particular interest on MnDOT’s ability to acquire.
Providing legal advice on property management matters, including conveyances, permits, leases, and agreements.
Drafting and reviewing real estate documents, conducting legal research, and reviewing proposed legislation.
NOTE: This position will travel up to 25% of the time with occasional overnight stays.
Why MnDOT? We offer excellent employee benefits, such as low-cost health and dental insurance, and affordable dependent coverage. Other benefits include:
12 paid holidays per year
Earn up to 29 paid vacation days a year
Defined pension plan
Paid life insurance
Paid parental leave available
Some telework may be available
And more!
Minimum Qualifications
A Juris Doctor degree from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school; and
A current license to practice law in the State of Minnesota; and
Advanced Professional Title Experience
Experience preparing title opinions and/or title commitments for real property, and
Experience in real property law, title examination, performing and preparing title abstracts, drafting acquisition and conveyance instruments, and property management, and
Experience related to legal descriptions, sufficient to prepare a title opinion for the acquisition of real property.
How to Apply Please Apply Online by 11/04/2025:
Go to
www.mn.gov/careers
Click “ Search open positions ”
Enter the Job Opening ID
“89792”
in the Keywords search box and click “ > ”
Click on the Job Title to view the job posting
Click “ Apply for Job ”
When prompted for your
Referral Source, please list: Social Media - LinkedIn Job Slot
Only applicants received on mn.gov/careers will be considered.
Contact for Additional Information 651-370-0971
Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type Full-time
Job function Other and Legal
Industries Government Administration and Civil Engineering
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Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.
Minnesota Department of Transportation provided pay range This range is provided by Minnesota Department of Transportation. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $80,492.00/yr - $119,746.00/yr
Recruiting Professional for Minnesota Department of Transportation This position is responsible for implementing the title services program in the Office of Land Management by providing state-wide assistance to MnDOT in securing good and marketable title to the real estate the agency acquires.
Duties
Implementing the title services program in the Office of Land Management by traveling to various counties within the State of Minnesota to research and analyze the land records for tracts of land and preparing a title opinion based upon principles of real estate law, including Minnesota Title Standards.
Reviewing title opinions, field title reports, market data reports, and other supporting documents and applying legal knowledge to determine the legal interests for direct purchase and condemnation.
Providing direct purchase support, including preparation of acquisition documents, advising on methods to resolve title defects and the risks associated with each proposed method, and the effect of a particular interest on MnDOT’s ability to acquire.
Providing legal advice on property management matters, including conveyances, permits, leases, and agreements.
Drafting and reviewing real estate documents, conducting legal research, and reviewing proposed legislation.
NOTE: This position will travel up to 25% of the time with occasional overnight stays.
Why MnDOT? We offer excellent employee benefits, such as low-cost health and dental insurance, and affordable dependent coverage. Other benefits include:
12 paid holidays per year
Earn up to 29 paid vacation days a year
Defined pension plan
Paid life insurance
Paid parental leave available
Some telework may be available
And more!
Minimum Qualifications
A Juris Doctor degree from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school; and
A current license to practice law in the State of Minnesota; and
Advanced Professional Title Experience
Experience preparing title opinions and/or title commitments for real property, and
Experience in real property law, title examination, performing and preparing title abstracts, drafting acquisition and conveyance instruments, and property management, and
Experience related to legal descriptions, sufficient to prepare a title opinion for the acquisition of real property.
How to Apply Please Apply Online by 11/04/2025:
Go to
www.mn.gov/careers
Click “ Search open positions ”
Enter the Job Opening ID
“89792”
in the Keywords search box and click “ > ”
Click on the Job Title to view the job posting
Click “ Apply for Job ”
When prompted for your
Referral Source, please list: Social Media - LinkedIn Job Slot
Only applicants received on mn.gov/careers will be considered.
Contact for Additional Information 651-370-0971
Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type Full-time
Job function Other and Legal
Industries Government Administration and Civil Engineering
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