Legal Assistant (Hybrid)

About Us

Since 1889, First American (NYSE: FAF) has held an unwavering belief in its people. We are 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 numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for eleven consecutive years. We have also been recognized as a best place to work for women, diversity, and LGBTQ+ employees, and have appeared on over 50 regional best places to work lists.

About the Role

The First American Law Group, a Division of First American Title Insurance Company, represents insured owners and lenders in resolving real estate title issues. This role provides litigation and administrative support to the Law Group attorneys. This is a unique opportunity to work closely with in-house litigation counsel in a friendly and collegial environment. The office currently operates on a hybrid work model: remote on Wednesday and Friday, in-office on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the attorneys, including processing mail, making copies, scanning documents, and screening telephone calls
• Correspond with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel
• File and serve pleadings
• Coordinate and schedule hearings, depositions, and mediations
• Coordinate service of process and the publication of legal notices
• Organize and maintain electronic files

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Five years of related experience
• Proficient in Adobe Pro and MS Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Detail-oriented and able to work independently

Pay

Pay Range: $25.49 - $33.98 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 job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements, and geographic location.

Benefits

First American offers a comprehensive benefits package based on eligibility, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401k retirement plan
• PTO and paid sick leave
• Employee stock purchase plan

We embrace and support individuality, fostering an authentic and inclusive workplace for all employees.

Schedule

• Hybrid work model: in-office Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday; remote Wednesday and Friday