Sr. Paralegal (Hybrid Philadelphia or Pittsburgh)

First American•Philadelphia, PA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

First American is hiring a Senior Paralegal for its National Commercial Services team, based in either Philadelphia or Pittsburgh in a hybrid work arrangement. The role supports the Commercial Title team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment by creating and maintaining title files and documenting and recording research. It provides administrative support for timely escrow closings and title recordings for commercial real estate transactions, ranging from single-site to high-liability, multi-site transactions. The Senior Paralegal coordinates the resolution and completion of the commercial title process.

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 preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

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