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Sr. Paralegal
Chicago, IL
Job Description
Who We AreJoin 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 DoTypically 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 mailings, agendas, ballots, shareholders and director's minutes and related memoranda. Typically has client contact to explain documents, or gather and provide information.
First American invests in its employees' development and well-being, empowers them to provide superior customer service and encourages them to serve the communities where they live and work. First American is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer.
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
First American invests in its employees' development and well-being, empowers them to provide superior customer service and encourages them to serve the communities where they live and work. First American is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer.
Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
5 to 8 years
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