Sr. Underwriting Assistant - Hybrid - First American Financial Corporation

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 nine 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 your skills coordinating with others, detail orientation and desire to work with a team to ensure information is in order and properly prepared. First American is looking to add a Sr. Commercial Underwriting Assistant to our growing team in New York. In this role, you will work in a dynamic, fast-paced setting supporting our Underwriting team in a wide range of duties including creating and maintaining settlement statements and documenting research. This position plays a key role in coordinating the resolution and completion of the title process. 

What You’ll Do: 

• Create settlement statements in a timely and accurate fashion 
• Create and proofread title policies, invoicing, revisions to our commitment and performance using company software and survey readings 
• Prepare correspondence as it relates back to title reports/commitments 
• Track customer service requests and frequent phone and e-mail correspondence with both the local office and clients 
• Order additional searches, requests additional documents as needed by local jurisdiction or practices 
• Follow up on recorded documents and policies using offshore as needed 
• Create and maintain lien charts for portfolios  

What You’ll Bring: 

• Passion for helping clients while maintaining a professional and positive attitude 
• Excellent verbal and written communication with both our internal team and external customers  
• Problem solving with strong organizational skills, detail orientation, and a natural curiosity with an eagerness to learn  
• Thrive 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  
• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• 3-5 years or more of related experience preferred
• Demonstrated comprehensive understanding of underwriting real estate transactions for the issuance of title insurance policies
• Familiarity with real estate law is beneficial
• Paralegal Certificate desired but not required

Pay Range: $32.88-$43.83 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 Offer

By 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.