Paralegal at First American

Fort Mill, South Carolina, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Mortgage Servicing, Real EstateIndustries

Requirements

College degree preferred
Completed paralegal program
Typically 3-5 years professional experience
Paralegal certification
Knows and applies fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of particular field of specialization
Intermediate research and summation skills
Strong PC skills
Excellent verbal communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Excellent knowledge of laws and regulations applicable to corporations
Detail oriented
Contract knowledge
Excellent time management, communications, decision making, presentation, human relations, and organizational skills

Responsibilities

Performs substantive legal work under the guidance and supervision of an in-house attorney
Prepares, reviews, and edits contracts, including master services agreements, statements of work, servicer notices, subservicing agreements, powers of attorney, confidentiality agreements, and other agreements
Maintains a file system for powers of attorney and executed agreements
Cooperates with operational leaders to finalize contract terms
Assists operational leaders to understand contractual rights and obligations
Drafting, reviewing, and editing contracts
Working with operations leaders to review and finalize contract terms
Drafting legal notices such as contract termination letters and demand letters
Managing client power of attorney library
Maintaining an electronic library of executed agreements
Educating operations leaders on contractual rights and obligations
Provides other administrative support to legal department

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Contract DraftingContract ReviewContract EditingPower of Attorney ManagementLegal Notices DraftingAgreement Library ManagementDocument Management

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this paralegal position remote?

This will primarily be a work-from-home position, however occasional visits to ServiceMac’s Fort Mill office will be required.

What are the key responsibilities for this paralegal role?

The role involves drafting, reviewing, and editing contracts, working with operations leaders to finalize terms, drafting legal notices, managing power of attorney and agreement libraries, educating on contractual rights, and providing administrative support.

What skills are required for the paralegal position?

Required skills include intermediate research and summation skills, strong PC skills, excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills, excellent knowledge of laws and regulations applicable to corporations, detail orientation, contract knowledge, and excellent time management, communications, decision making, presentation, human relations, and organizational skills.

What is the company culture like at First American?

The company has an inclusive, people-first culture that has earned numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for ten consecutive years, and awards as a best place to work for women, diversity, and LGBTQ+ employees.

What education is required for this paralegal job?

A college degree is preferred, and the description notes 'Completed paral' which likely refers to completed paralegal training or certification.

First American

Provides title insurance and real estate services

About First American

First American provides title insurance, specialty insurance, and various real estate-related services. Their title insurance protects homebuyers and property owners from potential ownership disputes and financial losses related to real estate transactions. The company offers a platform called myFirstAm®, which allows users to access property information, manage orders, and streamline the closing process from any device. Unlike many competitors, First American has a vast database of property data, with over 5.5 billion document images, making it a leading provider of real estate data solutions. The company's goal is to facilitate smooth real estate transactions while ensuring that clients' investments are protected.

Santa Ana, CaliforniaHeadquarters

1889Year Founded

$800.2MTotal Funding

VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage

Financial Services, Real EstateIndustries

10,001+Employees