Associate Paralegal

First American • Tarrytown, NY

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About The Position

Join a team that puts its People First! First American's Agency Division is dedicated to providing our policy-issuing agents with resources, services and underwriting guidance needed to achieve new levels of success. 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 ten 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 Typically a 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 mailing, 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 information required 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 Must have working knowledge of the law library, state and federal regulations, code sections, legal decisions and Commerce Clearing House volumes Assists in customer service functions. Acts as the team’s resource and subject matter expert to answer questions and resolve issues Monitor general email inbox May support sales representatives in account servicing as needed

Requirements

• Knows fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of particular field of specialization
• Proficient PC skills
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Research skills
• Understanding of legal terms and definitions
• High School diploma
• Some college or paralegal education preferred
• Typically has up to 3 years professional experience.
• Can be entry level for employees with Bachelor's Degree or equivalent or those with J.D. or LL.B. or equivalent.
• Paralegal certification

Responsibilities

• Collects and collates information required 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
• Must have working knowledge of the law library, state and federal regulations, code sections, legal decisions and Commerce Clearing House volumes
• Assists in customer service functions.
• Acts as the team’s resource and subject matter expert to answer questions and resolve issues
• Monitor general email inbox
• May support sales representatives in account servicing as needed

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED