Lien Documentation Specialist

AgWest Farm Credit is a member-owned financial cooperative that provides financing and related services to farmers, ranchers, agribusinesses, commercial fishermen, timber producers, rural homeowners and crop insurance customers in a seven-state territory in the Western United States. AgWest is part of the 100+ year-old Farm Credit System – the leading provider of credit to American agriculture.

AgWest champions the growth and advancement of agriculture, the value of rural communities, and the vital contribution our customers make to the economy and society. We serve customers in 59 locations throughout the West.

We are in search of a Lien Documentation Specialist I, II, or III to join our Loan and Lein Document Administration department in Spokane, Washington (Headquarters). This full-time position reports to the VP, Lien and Vault Documentation and is responsible for reviewing and completing UCC filing requests, post filing searches, and e-recording of documents in real estate records.

Compensation Information

The base salary range for this position in Spokane, Washington is:

Level I:
Typical starting range: $44,200 - $58,900
Full base salary range: $44,200 - $66,200
Annual performance-based incentive target is 6% of base.

Level II:
Typical starting range: $48,400 - $64,500
Full base salary range: $48,400 - $72,600
Annual performance-based incentive target is 6% of base.

Level III:
Typical starting range: $53,600 - $71,900
Full base salary range: $53,600 - $81,000
Annual performance-based incentive target is 8% of base.

*Relocation assistance will be provided to eligible candidates who must relocate to accept this position.

Essential Duties

• Prepare and file various state and county UCC forms, including UCC-1 Financing Statements, UCC-3 Amendments, continuations and terminations. Review submissions for accuracy, ensuring compliance with procedures and achieving appropriate collateral perfection.
• Maintain accurate records of all UCC filings, ensure proper indexing and updates and file continuations before expiration.
• Conduct post-filing searches and analyze results to determine lien position and security interest is perfected.
• Address any issues with requests. Collaborate with lending teams and loan documentations team for clarification or to obtain additional documentation as needed.
• Process and manage electronic filings and releases for titled vehicles, verifying accuracy for lien perfection.
• Review, process, and record real estate documents electronically, ensuring accuracy and completeness of documents prior to e-recording.
• Respond to inquiries and provide information to lending teams and loan documentation team as needed.
• Generate management reports as requested.
• Perform all duties and maintain all standards in accordance with company policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Other duties as assigned.

Travel Requirements

• AgWest employees may occasionally be asked to travel for conferences, training and/or all-staff or team meetings that fall outside the role's standard travel requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Generally, requires a minimum of two years' experience in collateral lien processing, loan documentation, or related fields such as legal or paralegal work
• Understanding of post-lien searches and ability to analyze findings
• Ability to review and analyze loan and/or legal documents for accuracy and compliance
• Ability to produce accurate reports, documents, and correspondence through attention to detail and knowledge of correct spelling, grammar and sentence structure
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively on multiple projects in multiple software programs
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Effective communication with internal and external stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• General knowledge of collateral perfection methods and perfecting security interests in personal property, real estate, and fixtures
• General understanding of Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) guidelines
• Experience in commercial lending, banking or related field

Workplace Flexibility

• After an initial in-office training period, this position is eligible for workplace flexibility and a one-time home office stipend.
• This position is eligible for coordinated hybrid flexibility

Benefits Offered by AgWest

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Basic term life and AD&D insurance (fully paid for by the company)
• Paid days off annually: 15 vacation*, 15 sick, 12 holidays and 3 volunteer
• 401(k) plan (6% match plus 3% employer contribution)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Jeans are welcome at work every day at AgWest!

*Vacation accrual rates increase with tenure.

Details about insurance and retirement benefits are available at:

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If hired, you will be required to provide proof of authorization to work in the United States. Applicants and employees will not be sponsored for work authorization, including but not limited to H-1B, OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, or STEM.

Job level and starting annual salary will be based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, certifications/licensure, internal equity, location, business needs and market demands. The listed compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the posting date. AgWest reserves the right to adjust compensation for all positions and modify or discontinue benefits programs at its sole discretion, subject to applicable law.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender orientation, national origin, marital status, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.

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