Land and Environmental Specialist Paralegal - Grand Junction, CO

Land and Environmental Specialist ParalegalTitle: Land and Environmental Specialist Paralegal - Grand Junction, COLocation(s): Grand Junction, COStatus: Full-TimeFLSA: Non-ExemptHiring Range: $33.65-$36.06 per hour ($70,000.00 – 75,000.00 per year). This position is required to travel 20% of the time.Position SummaryRSI is recruiting for a Land and Environmental Specialist Paralegal who will support interactions with Department of Energy (DOE) realty officers who develop, oversee, and/or execute real property transactions. The incumbent will develop creative approaches to manage realty projects and provide analytical, technical, consultative, and/or strategic support to the client during project planning, transaction negotiations and throughout the acquisition and delivery process ensuring that the transactions comply with all applicable policy and regulatory requirements.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesSupport interactions with real estate industry professionals to develop, and/or execute the most complex and highly sensitive realty projects within the region/assigned organization.Provide support in all phases and steps of lease acquisition, lease administration and project management from initiation phases to project closeout.Develop creative approaches to manage realty projects and provide analytical, technical, consultative, and/or strategic business support to client during project planning and throughout the acquisition and delivery process ensuring that projects comply with all applicable policy and regulatory requirements.Provide support in negotiation of real estate documents, including but not limited to the lease, sale, or transfer of Department of Energy real property.Provide support on title documents and other realty instruments, such as licenses, access agreements, restrictive covenants, and environmental easements.Other duties as assigned.Required Education and Years of Relevant ExperienceAssociate degree in real estate, property management, or paralegal studiesMinimum of 15 years of relevant experience.Licenses and CertificationsValid Driver's LicenseParalegal certificate from either an American Bar Association approved paralegal studies program or an accredited institution.Required Skills and AbilitiesExperience with property management, real estate, environmental law, regulations, policies.Experience with Microsoft Office is required.Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with strong project management skills.Clearance and Health RequirementsCriminal Background CheckPre-placement Drug ScreeningFit for Duty Test (if applicable)Essential Physical RequirementsSedentary: Work involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs may be defined as sedentary when walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.