Legal Assistant

Who We Are

Join a team that puts its People First! First American's Agency Division is dedicated to providing our policy-issuing agents with resources, services and underwriting guidance needed to achieve new levels of success. 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 ten 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

Provides high level administrative support and assists professional legal staff in the preparation of contracts, business agreements, documents and filings for compliance with rules, regulations and laws of various local, state and federal government agencies. Performs legal research, organizes and compiles data. May have client contact to explain documents, or gather and provide information.

Essential Functions

• Provides administrative support to an attorney and/or legal team
• Performs administrative and fact finding duties
• Reviews documents for basic information
• Prepares basic internal memoranda and routine correspondence
• Files documents, organizes and maintains files, prepares indices with supervision
• Establishes and updates internal client lists
• Work is closely reviewed and directly supervised by senior paralegals and attorneys

Job Complexities

• Works on standard issues/problems.
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
• Follows department processes and procedures.

Supervision Received or Extended

• Work is generally reviewed and approved by higher levels
• No responsibility for supervision of others.

Knowledge and Skills/Technology Used

• Proficient PC skills
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills

Typical Education

• High School diploma or equivalent

Typical Range of Experience

• Typically has 2-4 years of related experience

Pay Range: $22.80-$30.38 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.