Associate Paralegal

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

Typically a Certified Paralegal who performs substantive legal work under the guidance and supervision of an attorney. Provides assistance to support lawyers by preparing legal documents. Performs routine legal research and compiles data from such references as digests, encyclopedias, practice manuals or other sources. Prepares drafts of contracts involving leases, licenses, purchases, sales, insurance, employment, and related matters. Maintains file system for annual meetings and drafts documents for such meetings, including notices, proxies, affidavits of mailing, agendas, ballots, shareholders and director's minutes and related memoranda. Typically has client contact to explain documents, or gather and provide information.

What You'll Do:

• Collects and collates information required from a wide variety of sources
• Performs research and analysis on supporting data and information needed regarding various business issues of the organization
• Participates in the research and preparation of pleadings, court forms, reports as well as contracts involving leases, licenses, purchases, sales, real estate and other matters
• Must have working knowledge of the law library, state and federal regulations, code sections, legal decisions and Commerce Clearing House volumes
• Assists in customer service functions.
• Acts as the team’s resource and subject matter expert to answer questions and resolve issues
• Monitor general email inbox
• May support sales representatives in account servicing as needed

What You'll Bring:

• Knows fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of particular field of specialization
• Proficient PC skills
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Research skills
• Understanding of legal terms and definitions
• High School diploma
• Some college or paralegal education preferred
• Typically has up to 3 years professional experience. Can be entry level for employees with Bachelor's Degree or equivalent or those with J.D. or LL.B. or equivalent.
• Paralegal certification

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.

Pay Range: $29.30 - $39.07 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.