Sr. Paralegal (Hybrid Philadelphia or Pittsburgh)

First American; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k

PTO/paid sick leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

First American is seeking a Senior Paralegal for our National Commercial Services team, with a hybrid option in either Philadelphia or Pittsburgh. You will support commercial real estate closings, review documents, and coordinate title commitments and recordings to ensure timely escrows and accurate title work.

The role requires experience with ALTA policies, title searches, and pro forma policies, plus strong organization and communication skills. Bachelor’s or Paralegal Certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certification preferred.
• 2+ years of commercial title experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and title software.

Responsibilities

• Support the closing process of commercial real estate transactions.
• Review commercial real estate closing documents for accuracy.
• Review, search documents, and prepare title commitments and pro formas.
• Review property surveys and assist underwriters as needed.
• Assemble and calculate pricing information for closing.
• Communicate recording information and prepare title policy products.

Skills

ALTA title insurance

Title commitments

Endorsements & coverages

Review title searches

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certification

Tools

Clarity First

FAST

Microsoft Office

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 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 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 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 HourlyThis 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.