Who We Are

Join a team that puts its People First! 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

Certified Paralegal who performs substantive legal work under the guidance and supervision of an attorney. Provides assistance to support lawyers by preparing legal documents. Performs routine legal research and compiles data from such references as digests, encyclopedias, practice manuals or other sources. Prepares drafts of contracts involving leases, licenses, purchases, sales, insurance, employment, and related matters. Maintains file system for annual meetings and drafts documents for such meetings, including notices, proxies, affidavits of mailings, agendas, ballots, shareholders and director's minutes and related memoranda. Typically has client contact to explain documents, or gather and provide information.

What You’ll Do

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.
Drafts contracts for use by sales managers with customers.
Maintains file system for legal documents
Provides other administrative support to legal department
Provides work assistance to less experienced paralegal staff and team members

What You’ll Bring

Must have experience reviewing and monitoring active legislation- reading bills that are introduced during a state legislative process in order to identify bills that should be flagged for further consideration, and tracked in order to monitor bill amendments and testimony related to the bill.
Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of particular field of specialization to the completion of difficult assignments. For legal positions, specializes in a particular area, such as litigation, tax, patent, etc.
Must have working knowledge of the law library, state and federal regulations, code sections, legal decisions and Commerce Clearing House volumes
Advanced research and summation skills
Strong PC skills
Excellent verbal communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Excellent knowledge of laws and regulations applicable to corporations
Detail orientedExcellent time management, communications, decision making, presentation, human relations, and organizational skills
College degree preferred
Completed paralegal program
Typically has 5-8 years of professional experience.
Paralegal certification

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.