Legal Assistant - Hybrid Opportunity

Who We Are

Join a team that puts its People First! Since 1889, First American (NYSE: FAF) has held an unwavering belief in its people. They are passionate about what they do, and we are equally passionate about fostering an environment where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered to be innovative and reach their full potential. Our inclusive, people-first culture has earned our company numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for nine consecutive years. We have also earned awards as a best place to work for women, diversity and LGBTQ+ employees, and have been included on more than 50 regional best places to work lists. First American will always strive to be a great place to work, for all. For more information, please visit www.careers.firstam.com.

What We Do

The First American Law Group, a Division of First American Title Insurance Company, represents insured owners and lenders in resolving real estate title issues, and the legal assistant provides litigation and administrative support to the Law Group attorneys. This is a unique opportunity to work closely with in-house litigation counsel in a friendly and collegial environment. This office currently uses a hybrid work model. Personnel work remotely Monday, Thursday, and Friday and are in the office on Tuesday and Wednesday. The office is currently located in Boston, Massachusetts but will be relocating outside of the city later this year.

What You'll Do:

• Provide administrative support to the attorneys, including processing mail, making copies, scanning documents, screening telephone calls
• Correspond with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel
• File and serve pleadings
• Coordinate and schedule hearings, depositions, and mediations
• Coordinate service of process and the publication of legal notices
• Organize and maintain electronic files

What You'll Bring:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Five years of related experience
• Proficient in Adobe Pro and MS Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Must be detail oriented and able to work independently

Salary Range: $24.87 - $33.15 Hourly

This hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting.  Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location.  

What We Offer

By choice, we don’t simply accept individuality – we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it! Our People First Culture celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion not simply because it’s the right thing to do, but also because it’s the key to our success. We are proud to foster an authentic and inclusive workplace For All. You are free and encouraged to bring your entire, unique self to work. First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term.

Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.