Paralegal (Hybrid) at First American

Stamford, Connecticut, United States

First American Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Title Insurance, Real Estate, Legal ServicesIndustries

Requirements

  • Knows and applies the 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
  • College degree preferred
  • Completed paralegal program
  • Typically has 3-5 years professional experience
  • Paralegal certification

Responsibilities

  • Collects and collates legal research and information from a wide variety of sources
  • Performs research and analysis on supporting data and information needed regarding various business issues of the organization
  • Participates in the research and preparation of pleadings, court forms, reports as well as contracts involving leases, licenses, purchases, sales, real estate and other matters
  • Assists attorney(s) in preparation of legal documents
  • Compiles data from legal digests, encyclopedias, practice manuals, etc
  • Assembles, proofs, and edits drafts of contracts, leases, licenses, insurance policies, etc
  • Drafts documents for corporate meetings, including notices, proxies, affidavits of mailing, ballots, etc
  • Provides other administrative support to legal department

Skills

Legal Research
Contract Drafting
Legal Document Preparation
Data Collation
File Management
Client Communication
Corporate Minutes
Research Analysis

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

Benefits

401k matching
Health, vision, dental insurance
Professional development

Risks

Data breach allegations could harm First American's reputation and lead to legal issues.
Integration of Mother Lode may face challenges and financial risks.
Dependence on digital transformation poses risks if technology advances rapidly.

Differentiation

First American offers comprehensive title insurance and settlement services nationwide.
The company provides a vast database of over 5.5 billion document images.
First American's digital platform, myFirstAm®, enhances real estate transaction efficiency.

Upsides

Acquisition of Mother Lode expands First American's market share in California.
Docutech purchase boosts First American's digital mortgage revenue by 38%.
Growing fintech trends align with First American's digital transformation strategy.

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