Commercial Underwriting Assistant (Hybrid)

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

Who We Are

Join a team that puts its People First! As a member of First American's family of companies, National Commercial Services provides single-point service for simple to multi-property/multi-state national commercial real estate transactions. 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 eleven 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

Enable you to dive into your love of history and research to help us provide important data to our teams and customers in the commercial real estate space. First American is looking to add a Commercial Underwriting Assistant to our growing team. FA sets the standard for excellence in the commercial real estate space. In this role, you will work in adynamic, fast-paced setting supporting our Commercial Title team in a wide range of duties including creating and maintaining title files and documenting and recording. This position administratively supports timely 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 national commercial real estate transactions by assisting with preparing invoices, routing title comments and underwriting requests, ordering title and tax updates, assembling and calculating pricing information, recording fees and transfer tax information
• Review and interpret commercial real estate documents
• Audit ALTA surveys and legal documents for accuracy
• Communicate recording information and prepare legal property documents such as proforma policies and endorsements.

What You’ll Bring

• Passion for helping customers while maintaining a professional and positive attitude
• Excellent verbal and written communication with both our internal team and external customers
• Problem solver who has strong organizational skills, is detail oriented, with an eagerness to learn
• Natural curiosity, enjoys researching the history and background of transactions
• Thrives in contributing to a team where we come together to deliver beyond customer expectations
• Knowledge of MS Office suite, specifically advanced Adobe and spreadsheet. The ability to quickly adapt to new software applications and technologies
• High school diploma or equivalent 1+ years of title related experience preferred

Pay Range: $23.37 - $31.14 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.

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 is inclusive for all employees - not just because it's the right thing to do, but 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. Our people are the foundation of First American’s success and that is the reason we put them first. This philosophy has cultivated a culture of happy employees who are highly engaged, passionate about their work and leave each day feeling they have made a difference.

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