We are in search of a Lien Documentation Specialist I, II, or III to join our Loan and Lien Document Administration department in Spokane, Washington (Headquarters). This full-time position reports to the VP, Lien and Vault Documentation and is responsible for reviewing and completing UCC filing requests, post filing searches, and e-recording of documents in real estate records.

Compensation Information

The base salary range for this position in Spokane, Washington is:

Level I: Typical starting range: $44,200 - $58,900 Full base salary range: $44,200 - $66,200 Annual performance-based incentive target is 6% of base.

Level II: Typical starting range: $48,400 - $64,500 Full base salary range: $48,400 - $72,600 Annual performance-based incentive target is 6% of base.

Level III: Typical starting range: $53,600 - $71,900 Full base salary range: $53,600 - $81,000 Annual performance-based incentive target is 8% of base.

*Relocation assistance will be provided to eligible candidates who must relocate to accept this position.

Essential Duties

• Prepare and file various state and county UCC forms, including UCC-1 Financing Statements, UCC-3 Amendments, continuations and terminations. Review submissions for accuracy, ensuring compliance with procedures and achieving appropriate collateral perfection.
• Maintain accurate records of all UCC filings, ensure proper indexing and updates and file continuations before expiration.
• Conduct post-filing searches and analyze results to determine lien position and security interest is perfected.
• Address any issues with requests. Collaborate with lending teams and loan documentations team for clarification or to obtain additional documentation as needed.
• Process and manage electronic filings and releases for titled vehicles, verifying accuracy for lien perfection.
• Review, process, and record real estate documents electronically, ensuring accuracy and completeness of documents prior to e-recording.
• Respond to inquiries and provide information to lending teams and loan documentation team as needed.
• Generate management reports as requested.
• Perform all duties and maintain all standards in accordance with company policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Other duties as assigned.

Travel Requirements

• AgWest employees may occasionally be asked to travel for conferences, training and/or all-staff or team meetings that fall outside the role's standard travel requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Generally, requires a minimum of two years' experience in collateral lien processing, loan documentation, or related fields such as legal or paralegal work
• Understanding of post-lien searches and ability to analyze findings
• Ability to review and analyze loan and/or legal documents for accuracy and compliance
• Ability to produce accurate reports, documents, and correspondence through attention to detail and knowledge of correct spelling, grammar and sentence structure
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively on multiple projects in multiple software programs
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Effective communication with internal and external stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• General knowledge of collateral perfection methods and perfecting security interests in personal property, real estate, and fixtures
• General understanding of Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) guidelines
• Experience in commercial lending, banking or related field

Workplace Flexibility

• After an initial in-office training period, this position is eligible for workplace flexibility and a one-time home office stipend.
• This position is eligible for coordinated hybrid flexibility

Benefits Offered by AgWest

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Basic term life and AD&D insurance (fully paid for by the company)
• Paid days off annually: 15 vacation*, 15 sick, 12 holidays and 3 volunteer
• 401(k) plan (6% match plus 3% employer contribution)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Jeans are welcome at work every day at AgWest!

*Vacation accrual rates increase with tenure.

Details about insurance and retirement benefits are available at: https://www.farmcreditfoundations.com/fcfbenefits

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