New Jersey Underwriting Counsel

First American; Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

PTO / paid sick leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Medical, dental, vision

Job summary

First American in New Jersey is seeking an experienced attorney to support title underwriting and policy issuance. You will advise on delegated underwriting standards and assist in real estate settlement services. The role requires a law degree, state licensure, and 5–7 years of related underwriting experience.

Strong negotiation, communication, and organizational skills are essential. Remote work is allowed within driving distance of New Jersey with occasional local travel.

Qualifications

• Law degree or JD preferred.
• Licensed to practice law in state within the region.
• 5–7 years title underwriting experience.
• Real estate transactional experience.
• Familiar with real estate law and title insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provides underwriting support, counsel, and authorization to company personnel, agents, and customers for title insurance commitments.
• Underwrites title insurance issuance using delegated authority and established guidelines.
• Guides real estate settlement services and ensures adherence to processes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Education

Law degree or JD

Licensed to practice law in state within region

Job description

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 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

Provides underwriting support and expertise to company personnel, agents, and customer(s), related to the issuance of real estate title insurance commitments and policies. Utilizes underwriting standards and guidelines within delegated authority limits, to underwrite the issuance of title insurance and provide guidance in the performance of real estate settlement services. This position is remote within driving distance of New Jersey as it requires occasional local travel for business meetings and events.

What You'll Do:

• Provides underwriting support, counsel, and authorization to company personnel, agents, and customer(s), related to the issuance of real estate title insurance commitments and policies.
• Utilizes underwriting standards and guidelines within delegated authority limits to underwrite the issuance of title insurance.
• Provides guidance to company personnel in the performance of real estate settlement services.
• Issues underwriting standards and guidelines in accordance with established company processes.
• Other duties as assigned

What You'll Bring

• Law Degree preferred
• Licensed to practice law in state within region, in good standing, preferred.
• 5-7 years title underwriting experience.
• Real estate transactional experience.
• Must be familiar with real estate law.
• Strong understanding of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of real estate title and settlement process.
• General knowledge of Federal and State regulations related to real estate title insurance and settlement services.
• General understanding of underwriting real estate transactions for the issuance of title insurance policies.
• Ability to collaborate and act decisively.
• Detail oriented.
• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Good organizational skills, able to multi-task, prioritize, and follow up in a timely manner.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Requires abstract thinking and creative solutions.

Pay Range: $97,700.00 - $143,330.00 Annually. This position is eligible for bonus pay and/or incentives for production or other goals. 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.