Full Job Description
First American is looking to add a Senior Paralegal to our growing team in either our Philadelphia or Pittsburgh office in a hybrid work arrangement. FA sets the standard for excellence in the commercial real estate space. In this role, you will work in a dynamic, fast-paced setting supporting our Commercial Title team in a wide range of duties including creating and maintaining title files and documenting and recording all research. This position administratively supports timely escrow closings and title recordings for transactions ranging from single site to high-liability multi-site commercial real estate transactions. You will play a key role in coordinating the resolution and completion of the commercial title process.
What You'll Do:
• Support the closing process of commercial real estate transactions.
• Review commercial real estate closing documents.
• Reviews, search documents, reviews legal descriptions for accuracy, prepares title commitments and proformas.
• Review of property surveys
• Assists underwriters in any closing needs.
• Assemble and calculate pricing information for closing.
• Communicate recording information and prepare title policy products such as endorsements, title policies and supplementals.
• Additional tasks and special projects, as needed.
What You'll Bring:
• Working knowledge of ALTA title insurance policy forms, commitments, endorsements, and coverages, including Owner's and Loan Policies.
• Knowledge of title commitments and pro forma policies, including Schedule A, Schedule B-I requirements, and Schedule B-II exceptions.
• Ability to review and understand title searches, commitments, surveys, recorded documents, legal descriptions, and supporting title documentation, and identify matters requiring additional review or escalation to an underwriter.
• Familiarity with common title exceptions and requirements, including mortgages, judgments, liens, easements, restrictions, rights-of-way, taxes, assessments, and other recorded encumbrances.
• Understanding of fundamental real estate and title concepts, including vesting, conveyances, legal descriptions, entity ownership, chain of title, and recording requirements.
• Experience preparing, reviewing, and revising title commitments, pro forma policies, final policies, endorsements, and related title documentation with a high degree of accuracy.
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and an eagerness to learn.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, a positive and professional approach to customer service, and a collaborative mindset focused on exceeding customer expectations.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and the ability to quickly learn new software and company systems, including Clarity First and FAST.
• Bachelor's degree and/or Paralegal Certification preferred.
• 2+ years of commercial title-related experience preferred; law firm or title industry experience is preferred but not required.
Pay Range: $40.87 - $54.47 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.
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.
