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Commercial Underwriting Assistant (Hybrid)

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Key Responsibilities

Support the closing process of national commercial real estate transactions by assisting with preparing invoices, routing title comments and underwriting requests, ordering title and tax updates,

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Join a team that puts its People First! As a member of First American's family of companies, National Commercial Services provides single-point service for simple to multi-property/multi-state national commercial real estate transactions. 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 eleven 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.

Enable you to dive into your love of history and research to help us provide important data to our teams and customers in the commercial real estate space.

First American is looking to add a Commercial Underwriting Assistant to our growing team. FA sets the standard for excellence in the commercial real estate space. In this role, you will work in a dynamic, fast-paced setting supporting our Commercial Title team in a wide range of duties including creating and maintaining title files and documenting and recording. This position administratively supports timely closings and title recordings for transactions ranging from single site to high-liability multi-site commercial real estate transactions. You will play a key role in coordinating the resolution and completion of the commercial title process.

Responsibilities

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  • →Support the closing process of national commercial real estate transactions by assisting with preparing invoices, routing title comments and underwriting requests, ordering title and tax updates, assembling and calculating pricing information, recording fees and transfer tax information 
  • →Review and interpret commercial real estate documents  
  • →Audit ALTA surveys and legal documents for accuracy 
  • →Communicate recording information and prepare legal property documents such as proforma policies and endorsements.

  • Passion for helping customers while maintaining a professional and positive attitude 
  • Excellent verbal and written communication with both our internal team and external customers  
  • Problem solver who has strong organizational skills, is detail oriented, with an eagerness to learn  
  • Natural curiosity, enjoys researching the history and background of transactions 
  • Thrives in contributing to a team where we come together to deliver beyond customer expectations  
  • Knowledge of MS Office suite, specifically advanced Adobe and spreadsheet.  The ability to quickly adapt to new software applications and technologies  
  • High school diploma or equivalent 
  • 1+ years of title related experience preferred 

Pay Range: $23.37 - $31.14 Hourly

 

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.

 

What We Offer

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By choice, we don’t simply accept individuality – we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it! Our People First culture is inclusive for all employees - not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it's the key to our success. We are proud to foster an authentic and inclusive workplace For All. You are free and encouraged to bring your entire, unique self to work. First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term.

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.

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job
Chicago, United States
On-site at the office
Who can apply
US

Listing Details

Posted
September 14, 2026
First seen
September 26, 2026
Last seen
September 26, 2026

Posting Health

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September 26, 2026

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firstamCommercial Underwriting Assistant (Hybrid)