Legal Assistant

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 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 attorneys in the preparation of letters, pleadings, documents and filings for pursuit of recovery of company losses. Ensures compliance with rules, regulations and laws of various local, state and federal courts and governmental agencies. Performs legal research, organizes and compiles data. May have direct consumer and attorney contact to explain documents or gather and provide information.

Essential Functions

• Provides administrative support to an attorney and/or legal team
• Tracks recoveries to ensure payments received and/or follow up with debtors when delinquent
• 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 reviewed and 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

• No responsibility for supervision of others

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent
• College preferred

Experience

• Typically has 2-4 years of related experience

Knowledge and Skills/Technology Used

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

The pay range for this role is $47,425.00 - $63,200.00

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.

Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal work hours and/or responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

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.