Underwriting Counsel

Job Summary Provides underwriting support and expertise to company personnel, agents, and customers related to the issuance of real estate title insurance commitments and policies. Utilizes underwriting standards and guidelines within delegated authority limits to underwrite title insurance and guide the performance of real estate settlement services. Responsibilities Provides underwriting support, counsel, and authorization to company personnel, agents, and customers related to the issuance of real estate title insurance commitments and policies. Utilizes underwriting standards and guidelines within delegated authority limits to underwrite title insurance. Provides guidance to company personnel in the performance of real estate settlement services. Issues underwriting standards and guidelines in accordance with established company processes. Other duties as assigned. Required Education and Experience Law degree required. Admitted to practice in the state of employment. Licensed to practice law, in good standing. 5-7 years of title underwriting experience. Must be familiar with real estate law. Skills and Abilities Strong understanding of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of real estate title and settlement process. General knowledge of federal and state regulations related to real estate title insurance and settlement services. General understanding of underwriting real estate transactions for the issuance of title insurance policies. Ability to collaborate and act decisively. Detail oriented. Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills. Good organizational skills, able to multi‑task, prioritize, and follow up in a timely manner. Strong negotiation skills. Requires abstract thinking and creative solutions. Compensation and Benefits Pay Range: $97,700.00 - $130,300.00 Annually. This hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting. Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location. Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and an employee stock purchase plan. First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term. #J-18808-Ljbffr ForFutures Financial, Planning, a financial advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services LLC