The Senior Paralegal supports the closing of commercial real estate transactions by reviewing documents, maintaining title files, and coordinating title processes.
Who We AreJoin 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 ten 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 DoEnable 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 Boston, Massachusetts. 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.
First American is looking to add a Senior Paralegal to our growing team in Boston, Massachusetts. 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:
- Strong time management skills
- Strong detail orientation
- 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.
- Thrives in contributing to a team where we come together to deliver beyond customer expectations.
- Knowledge of MS Office suite and ability to quickly adapt to new software applications and technologies.
- Willingness to adapt to and gain fluency in company operations systems (i.e. Clarity First and FAST proprietary title and escrow platform)
- Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certification preferred
- 2+ years of commercial title related experience preferred.
- Law firm or title industry experience preferred but not required.
Pay Range: $43 - $57 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.
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What We OfferBy choice, we don’t simply accept individuality – we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it! Our People First Culture celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion not simply because it’s the right thing to do, but also 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.Top Skills
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