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THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION
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OPENING DATE: 01/08/2024
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CLOSING DATE: 04/08/2024 AT 12:00 AM MIDNIGHT
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SALARY: $77,191.00 - $123,343.00 Annually
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CLASS DESCRIPTION
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The Baltimore City Department of Housing and Community Development is seeking a Title Attorney – Land Management (GSS III) for our Development Division.
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The Title Attorney within the Development/Land Management Division performs title abstracts and title examinations to identify and locate all title interest-holders and identify and correct all title encumbrances and issues. Title Attorneys will shorten the time necessary to prepare Circuit Court and District Court cases for tax lien foreclosures, condemnations, and receiverships. As required, Title Attorneys will also provide legal services, such as drafting and reviewing legal documents, and giving title-related advice, in support of DHCD’s purchase and disposition of properties in pursuit of its blight elimination goals. Work of this class may involve leading paralegals but does not involve full supervisor duties or responsibilities.
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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<li> Creating title abstracts, examining titles, and advising other DHCD attorneys and real estate staff on legal aspects related to real property title.</li>
<li> Drafting and reviewing documents, such as contracts, deeds, leases, rights of entry, releases, etc., related to the purchase and sale of real property.</li>
<li> Examining instruments and opinions prepared by other attorneys and advise of the legal requirements in connection with titles.</li>
<li> Searching and examine land records and write opinions on titles</li>
<li> Where necessary, preparing cases for filing and litigation.</li>
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EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
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A Juris Doctor from an accredited college or university and must have passed the Bar Exam.
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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
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<li> Knowledge of real estate laws, practices and procedures.</li>
<li> Knowledge of laws and regulations governing tax sale foreclosure, and condemnation proceedings as they relate to the conveyance of title</li>
<li> Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Outlook and Power-point, with at least an intermediate level of skill/experience in Word and Outlook specifically.</li>
<li> Ability to search and underwrite titles for Baltimore City</li>
<li> Ability to report title for Baltimore real property and comment on or negotiate title insurance binders with title companies.</li>
<li> Ability to research judgements and tax liens in Baltimore City</li>
<li> Ability to research probate and estate records.</li>
<li> Ability to evaluate real estate appraisal data.</li>
<li> Ability to review and evaluate title abstracts and reports.</li>
<li> Ability to conduct internet searches.</li>
<li> Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with representatives of governmental agencies, property owners and the public.</li>
<li> Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting departmental policies, laws, rules, regulations and procedures.</li>
<li> Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.</li>
<li> Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, staff of other agencies and the general public.</li>
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NOTE: Those eligible candidates who are under final consideration for appointment to positions in this class will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information.
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Financial Disclosure:
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<i> This position is required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law.</i>
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BALTIMORE CITY AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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