Legal Assistant (Hybrid)

First American
sick time, 401(k)
United States, California, Santa Ana
1 First American Way (Show on map)
Aug 09, 2025
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 ten 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 DoProvides high-level administrative support and assists attorneys in the preparation of letters, pleadings, documents and filings for pursuit of recovery of company losses. Ensures compliance with rules, regulations and laws of various local, state and federal courts and governmental agencies. Performs legal research, organizes and compiles data. May have direct consumer and attorney contact to explain documents or gather and provide information. What You'll Do: Provides administrative support to an attorney and/or legal team in a fast-paced environment Assists with collections processes by managing documentation and correspondence related to account recovery efforts Tracks recoveries to ensure payments received and/or follow up with debtors when delinquent Performs administrative and fact-finding duties Reviews documents for basic information Prepares basic internal memoranda and routine correspondence Files documents, organizes, and maintains files, prepares indices with supervision Maintains and updates internal client lists to ensure accurate records What You'll Bring: High School diploma or equivalent; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in legal studies or related field preferred 2-4 years of experience as a Legal Assistant, Paralegal, or in a law firm or corporate legal department Familiairty with legal terminology, court filings and basic legal procedures Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, experience with legal document management software a plus Strong written and verbal communication skills Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail The pay range for this role is $47,425.00 - $63,200.00 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 OfferBy choice, we don't simply accept individuality - we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it! Our People First Culture celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion not simply because it's the right thing to do, but also 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. Note that the following statements only apply to candidates who will be working from an unincorporated area within Los Angeles County. First American will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws (e.g., the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act). First American intends to conduct a review of an applicant's criminal history in connection with a conditional offer. First American reasonably believes that a criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following material job duties for this position potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment: handling of confidential, proprietary or trade secret information belonging to First American or its customers, administrating or facilitating financial transactions, and the ability to meet customer-imposed criminal history requirements. 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.