Position:   Conservation Transactions Technical Assistant
Reports to:   Vice President of Property Services
Location:  Seattle, WA
Position Type:  Class IV, Full-Time, Hourly
Salary:  Start at $15, D.O.E.
Qualifications:   

Qualified candidates will have a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) and at least 2 years related experience in real estate transactions. High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required.

Benefits:   

• Employer sponsored medical, dental and vision insurance,
•  Enrollment in Life, AD&D and Short & Long Term Disability Insurance;
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 160 hours of accrued paid time off (PTO) and 10 paid holidays annually;
• 401K benefits after 6 months employment.
• Subsidized public transportation passes (ORCA)

Application Deadline:        June 30, 2010
To Apply:           

Send cover letter and resume to:
                Cascade Land Conservancy
                615 2nd Ave., Suite 600
                Seattle, WA 98104
                Fax 206-577-9956
                ATTN:  Operations Director
Or email:  jobs@cascadeland.org
Subject Line:  “Transactions Assistant”

 No phone calls please.

Cascade Land Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CLC actively seeks a diverse pool of candidates from a variety of backgrounds, who are committed to the mission and vision of the organization.

Background:
Cascade Land Conservancy is Washington’s largest land conservation, stewardship and community building organization, currently working in King, Kittitas, Pierce, Mason, and Snohomish counties.  It also performs estuary and near shore conservation and stewardship work in other counties on Puget Sound and the Pacific coast. The Conservancy’s mission is to conserve great landscapes and create great communities.

Summary of Position:
Responsible for the development and implementation of all aspects of Cascade Land Conservancy’s (CLC) programs on The Conservation Transactions Technical Assistant will support the Property Services attorney(s)  in coordinating activities surrounding  land transactions. This will include file management, coordination of due diligence activities, title reviews, monitoring deadlines and preparation of closing materials. The position will also support the general administrative needs of the division and/or organization.

Specific Duties:

Conservation Transactions Technical Assistant:
•    Draft template-based legal documents related to property acquisitions, under the supervision of the Property Services attorneys. Draft and prepare of review legal correspondence, real estate documents and business documents;
•    Order, track and review title reports, appraisals, property surveys and environmental assessments for accuracy, completeness and consistency with title work received;
•    Research and resolve title curative issues disclosed by title work and survey;
•    Organize due diligence on transaction closings including preparation of escrow instructions and closing documents;

Administrative:
•    Provide general administrative support
•    Maintain division work schedule and oversee project files maintenance, including auditing for completeness and archiving after project completion;
•    Organize electronic documents and files;
•    Prepare, maintain and file project and legal files;
•    Other duties as assigned;

Required Qualifications:
1.    Bachelor’s degree preferred,  and 2+ years of related experience in real estate .
2.    Demonstrates resourcefulness and strong problem-solving skills.
3.    Ability to organize and manage diverse activities and set priorities.
4.    Flexible and able to work well under pressure, with limited direct supervision.
5.    Intermediate knowledge of MS Office Suite;
6.    Ability to work some non-standard hours, including evenings and weekends, when necessary.