Description:
Description:The Professional School for The Study of Law is currently accepting applications for a (Hybrid) Senior FRPP Fellow.
About the Opportunity:
At WVU Research Corporation, we strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU Research Corporation offers a comprehensive benefits package with a variety of options to suit your needs:
- 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar) (https://talentandculture.wvu.edu/benefits-and-compensation/holiday-schedule)
- PTO
- 403(b) retirement savings with a fully vested 3% employee contribution match, (Employees have the option of contributing an additional 1-3% of their earnings to the plan, which is also matched by the WVURC)
- A range of health insurance and other benefits (https://hr.research.wvu.edu/wvurc-benefits)
- Dependent Education Scholarship
- WVU Perks
- And More!!
What You'll Do:
- Review and analyze legal documents and instruments primarily related to easements in the Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program (FRPP) of the United State Department of Agriculture.
- Document findings in EXCEL and other reporting formats.
- Communicate with local governments across the United States regarding real estate records.
- Contribute to the preparation of periodic reports describing the Clinic's activities as to the FRPP program
- Supervise fellows and 3rd year law students regarding the FRPP project
Qualifications:
- J.D. From ABA - accredited law school
- Three or more years prior work in real estate office is preferred.
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Knowledge of laws, legal codes, government regulations,
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Microsoft Word and EXCEL
- Proficiency in Google platforms including Google Docs and Zoom
- Strong ability to multi-task multiple projects
- Ability to write effectively
- Ability to collaborate efficiently with co-investigators of different disciplines
- Ability to supervise a team effectively
- Demonstrated ability to problem solve
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to maintain proper attendance and dependable work ethic