Disputes Administration Specialist

Job Summary:
This position will be responsible for undertaking negotiations on behalf of the company for landowner disputes. These disputes will include damage claims from landowners, encroachments, access issues, payments received, or any other matters relating to the use of land rights in operating the system. This position will be responsible for collecting the information relating to the dispute, analyzing the facts of the dispute, providing a recommendation as to whether to settle the dispute, obtaining approval for any settlement, and executing the settlement agreement; and maintaining the file for any dispute resolution in accordance with the standards established. Where a dispute is not settled and must enter a legal process, this position will be responsible for appearing in court on behalf of LUMA when required.

• Review encroachment reports and develop the necessary assessment and response.
• Assess the nature of the complaint and ensure the response to the landowner is completed in the prescribed amount of time.
• Follow-up on all matters with the landowner with respect to each claim file assigned.
• Properly advise supervisory team as to the status of each claim.
• Assess landowner interest and provide recommendation if resolution via settlement outside of court enforcement is possible or advisable.
• Draft and review pleadings and motions for the Company before Commonwealth and local agencies regulating the energy transmission and distribution industry in Puerto Rico, including state courts such as the Superior Court, Appellate Court and Supreme Court in legal matters related to real estate law, encroachments.
• Conduct legal research related to Company's responsibilities for the management and administration of the T & D system real estate rights.
• Follows all policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Perform major storm restoration work and associated drills as assigned.

• Juris Doctor degree from a recognized institution.
• 1 year of work experience in land rights or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 3 years of experience is preferred.
• Work experience in an electrical utility with knowledge of land rights is an asset.
• Experience drafting legal documents.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Litigation experience.
• Strong skills in the use of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and be capable of using specialized software for tracking case files or on other matters.
• Bilingual, Spanish and English is preferred.

• State Bar License
• Valid Driver's License
• Licensed attorney and notary within the jurisdiction of Puerto Rico.

• Travels: Yes
• Percent of time: 30% Approximately

• Stationary Position -Constantly
• Pushing/Pulling/Reaching - Seldom
• Grab - Seldom
• Bend - Seldom
• Lift/carry over - 10-30 LBS approximately
• Vision - 20/20 Corrected Vision
• Hearing - Receive detailed information if spoken to