Commercial Underwriting Assistant: Closings & Title Docs

First American; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

First American is seeking a Commercial Underwriting Assistant to support national real estate transactions and assist the Commercial Title team. The role focuses on preparing invoices, routing title comments, underwriting requests, and recording information to ensure timely closings.

The position requires strong communication, organizational skills, curiosity about transaction history, and proficiency with MS Office and Adobe tools. A high school diploma and relevant experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; 1+ years title-related experience preferred.
• Demonstrates passion for helping customers and a positive attitude.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with internal and external teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the closing process of national commercial real estate transactions; prepare invoices, route title comments, and underwriting requests.
• Review and interpret commercial real estate documents.
• Audit ALTA surveys and legal documents for accuracy.
• Communicate recording information and prepare property documents such as proforma policies and endorsements.

Skills

Customer focus

Communication

Organization

Curiosity

Team player

MS Office

Diploma/Experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Adobe

Spreadsheets

Job description

First American is seeking a Commercial Underwriting Assistant to support national real estate transactions and assist the Commercial Title team. The role focuses on preparing invoices, routing title comments, underwriting requests, and recording information to ensure timely closings.

The position requires strong communication, organizational skills, curiosity about transaction history, and proficiency with MS Office and Adobe tools. A high school diploma and relevant experience are preferred.