Sr. Paralegal (Hybrid Philadelphia or Pittsburgh)

First American•Pittsburgh, PA

3d•$41 - $54•Hybrid

About The Position

First American is seeking a Senior Paralegal for its Commercial Title team, based in either the Philadelphia or Pittsburgh office in a hybrid work arrangement. The role supports commercial real estate transactions ranging from single-site matters to high-liability, multi-site transactions. It helps coordinate completion of the commercial title process and administratively supports timely escrow closings and title recordings. The position includes creating and maintaining title files, documenting and recording research, reviewing title and closing materials, supporting underwriters, and preparing title policy products.

Requirements

Working knowledge of ALTA title insurance policy forms, commitments, endorsements, and coverages, including Owner’s and Loan Policies.
Knowledge of title commitments and pro forma policies, including Schedule A, Schedule B-I requirements, and Schedule B-II exceptions.
Ability to review and understand title searches, commitments, surveys, recorded documents, legal descriptions, and supporting title documentation, and identify matters requiring additional review or escalation to an underwriter.
Familiarity with common title exceptions and requirements, including mortgages, judgments, liens, easements, restrictions, rights-of-way, taxes, assessments, and other recorded encumbrances.
Understanding of fundamental real estate and title concepts, including vesting, conveyances, legal descriptions, entity ownership, chain of title, and recording requirements.
Experience preparing, reviewing, and revising title commitments, pro forma policies, final policies, endorsements, and related title documentation with a high degree of accuracy.
Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and eagerness to learn.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, a positive and professional approach to customer service, and a collaborative mindset focused on exceeding customer expectations.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office and ability to quickly learn new software and company systems, including Clarity First and FAST.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certification preferred.
Two or more years of commercial title-related experience preferred; law firm or title industry experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Support the closing process for commercial real estate transactions.
Review commercial real estate closing documents.
Review search documents and legal descriptions for accuracy, and prepare title commitments and pro formas.
Review property surveys.
Assist underwriters with closing needs.
Assemble and calculate pricing information for closing.
Communicate recording information and prepare title policy products, including endorsements, title policies, and supplementals.
Complete additional tasks and special projects as needed.