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Right of Way Technician
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What they do
A Real Estate Legal Secretary provides secretarial and administrative work for a real estate attorney or real estate law firm. Uses specialized knowledge of legal terminology and procedures related to real estate. Prepares documents for residential or commercial real estate transactions and assists with legal research. Works with supervision from an attorney or paralegal; may handle paralegal tasks.
$53,825 / year median in Massachusetts
-2% projected decline
Job Description
Right of Way Technician at Insight Global Right of Way Technician at Insight Global in Winthrop, Massachusetts Posted in 4 days ago.
Type:
full-time Insight Global is seeking a Real Estate Services Technician I for a top engineering and infrastructure client. This candidate will support a specialized Right-of-Way team by handling property research, document management, title ordering, spreadsheet tracking, reporting, and general administrative support. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, proficient in Microsoft Office, and interested in building a career in real estate, land acquisition, and infrastructure-related projects. This is a strong entry-level opportunity with hands-on training and long-term growth potential. This is a 6 month contact to perm and will be in person 5 days a week.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- 0-3 years of experience in real estate, title, mortgage, paralegal, property research, or related field (if 0 years, relevant degree is required)
- Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Outlook, Word, Teams)
- Excellent attention to detail and organization
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage spreadsheets, databases, and document tracking
- Self-starter with an administrative/coordination mindset
- Local Boston-area candidate
Plusses:
- Real estate license
- ROW (Right-of-Way) experience
- MBTA experience
- Municipal permitting experience
- GIS or database familiarity
- Geography degree or related background
- Title research experience
- Land acquisition or landowner relations exposure
Day-to-Day:
- Support the ROW/Real Estate Services team with administrative and technical tasks
- Conduct property research and order title documents
- Organize project files, folders, and deliverables
- Update and track information in spreadsheets and databases
- Take meeting minutes and assist with team coordination
- Prepare reports and project documentation
- Assist with mailings and landowner-related communications
- Learn and support various ROW processes and projects