Job Description

Company Summary

Join our team! First American's National Commercial Services division provides single-point service for simple to multi-property/multi-state national commercial real estate transactions. As a global leader in providing title insurance, settlement services and risk solutions for real estate transactions, First American (NYSE: FAF) is an ideal place to build your career. We have been entrusted with helping our customers achieve and protect their dream of homeownership since 1889. We believe that our people are the key to the companys continued success, and we invest in diverse talents and backgrounds and empower our teams to achieve more than they could anywhere else. First American has created an award-winning culture and has been named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list for the fifth consecutive year and to more than 50 regional Best Places to Work lists. For more information, please visit www.careers.firstam.com

Job Summary

Provides support and assistance to assigned underwriter(s). Responsibilities include creating settlement statements and proofreading title polices.

Essential Functions

* Create settlement statements in a timely and accurate fashion.
* Creating and proofreading of title policies, invoicing, revisions to our commitment and performance using company software and survey readings
* Preparing correspondence as it relates back to title reports/commitments.
* Track customer service requests and frequent phone and e-mail correspondence with both the local office and clients.
* Efficiently organize and prioritize day to day routine tasks utilizing offshore resources to assist in more clerical tasks.
* Knowledge of when to order additional searches, request additional documents as needed by local jurisdiction or practices.
* Check requests/Agent splits of premium
* Follow-up on recorded documents and policies using offshore as needed
* Survey & PZR requests and follow-up
* Create and maintain lien charts for portfolios
* Refund of overages
* Work with underwriter on clearing Trial Balance regularly
* Read Surveys
* Source of knowledge to other assistants on their team.

Knowledge and Skills/Technology Used

* Proficient in MS Office
* Demonstrated strong ability to collaborate and act decisively
* Demonstrated strong attention to detail as well as ability to independently multi-task and prioritize daily work
* Proven excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills
* Demonstrated strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize with timely follow up
* Ease with all technologies available and readily utilizes them to complete tasks at hand in a more efficient manner.

Typical Education

* Bachelor's Degree preferred

Typical Range of Experience

* 3-5 years or more of related experience preferred
* Demonstrated comprehensive understanding of underwriting real estate transactions for the issuance of title insurance policies
* Familiarity with real estate law is beneficial

License or Certification

* Paralegal Certificate desired but not required

First American invests in its employees' development and well-being, empowers them to provide superior customer service and encourages them to serve the communities where they live and work. First American is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer.