Description
This position is responsible for implementing the title services program in the Office of Land Management by providing state-wide assistance to MnDOT in securing good and marketable title to the real estate the agency acquires. Duties include:
Implementing the title services program in the Office of Land Management by traveling to various counties within the State of Minnesota to research and analyze the land records for tracts of land and preparing a title opinion based upon principles of real estate law, including Minnesota Title Standards.
Reviewing title opinions, field title reports, market data reports, and other supporting documents and applying legal knowledge to determine the legal interests for direct purchase and condemnation.
Providing direct purchase support, including preparation of acquisition documents, advising on methods to resolve title defects and the risks associated with each proposed method, and the effect of a particular interest on MnDOT’s ability to acquire.
Providing legal advice on property management matters, including conveyances, permits, leases, and agreements.
Drafting and reviewing real estate documents, conducting legal research, and reviewing proposed legislation.
NOTE: This position will travel up to 25% of the time with occasional overnight stays.
Why MnDOT? We offer excellent employee benefits, such as low-cost health and dental insurance, and affordable dependent coverage. Other benefits include:
12 paid holidays per year
Earn up to 29 paid vacation days a year
Defined pension plan
Paid life insurance
Paid parental leave available
Some telework may be available
And more!
How to Apply: Please Apply Online by
2/09/2026:
Go to www.mn.gov/careers Click “Search open positions” Enter the Job Opening ID “ 90849 ” in the Keywords search box and click “>>” Click on the Job Title to view the job posting Click “Apply for Job” When prompted for your Referral Source, please list:
Professional Organization/Association - COMTO Only applicants received on mn.gov/careers will be considered.
Requirements Minimum Qualifications:
A Juris Doctor degree from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school
A current license to practice law in the State of Minnesota
Two years of advanced professional title experience that demonstrates:
Legal research and analysis, writing, and client counseling experience
Experience related to legal descriptions, sufficient to prepare a title opinion for the acquisition of real property
Experience in real property law, title examination, performing and preparing title abstracts, drafting acquisition and conveyance instruments, and property management
Experience preparing title opinions and/or title commitments for real property
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Implementing the title services program in the Office of Land Management by traveling to various counties within the State of Minnesota to research and analyze the land records for tracts of land and preparing a title opinion based upon principles of real estate law, including Minnesota Title Standards.
Reviewing title opinions, field title reports, market data reports, and other supporting documents and applying legal knowledge to determine the legal interests for direct purchase and condemnation.
Providing direct purchase support, including preparation of acquisition documents, advising on methods to resolve title defects and the risks associated with each proposed method, and the effect of a particular interest on MnDOT’s ability to acquire.
Providing legal advice on property management matters, including conveyances, permits, leases, and agreements.
Drafting and reviewing real estate documents, conducting legal research, and reviewing proposed legislation.
NOTE: This position will travel up to 25% of the time with occasional overnight stays.
Why MnDOT? We offer excellent employee benefits, such as low-cost health and dental insurance, and affordable dependent coverage. Other benefits include:
12 paid holidays per year
Earn up to 29 paid vacation days a year
Defined pension plan
Paid life insurance
Paid parental leave available
Some telework may be available
And more!
How to Apply: Please Apply Online by
2/09/2026:
Go to www.mn.gov/careers Click “Search open positions” Enter the Job Opening ID “ 90849 ” in the Keywords search box and click “>>” Click on the Job Title to view the job posting Click “Apply for Job” When prompted for your Referral Source, please list:
Professional Organization/Association - COMTO Only applicants received on mn.gov/careers will be considered.
Requirements Minimum Qualifications:
A Juris Doctor degree from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school
A current license to practice law in the State of Minnesota
Two years of advanced professional title experience that demonstrates:
Legal research and analysis, writing, and client counseling experience
Experience related to legal descriptions, sufficient to prepare a title opinion for the acquisition of real property
Experience in real property law, title examination, performing and preparing title abstracts, drafting acquisition and conveyance instruments, and property management
Experience preparing title opinions and/or title commitments for real property
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