Intern- Transactional Risk Solutions (Remote)

Who We AreJoin a team that puts its People First! First American Property & Casualty Insurance Agency’s Transactional Risk Solutions division is a surplus lines insurance brokerage providing customers with customized insurance solutions for risks arising in commercial 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 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 DoThe intern will work in a program designed to help legal students gain experience and develop the technology, professional and interpersonal skills that will be invaluable throughout their career. Interns are given exposure by working in a corporate environment within the Financial Services/Surplus Line Insurance Industry while under the close supervision and guidance of their manager or in-house counsel. 2L and 3L law students in the Underwriting program will work on assignments related to Real Estate Law.

Underwriting interns will work on various projects in the office including but not limited to:

• Legal research
• Review of entity and other legal and transactional documents in anticipation of issuance of Representation and Warranty Insurance
• Preparing initial drafts of high-liability memos for collaboration
• Assisting Brokers Counsel and Underwriters with communication between principals and their counsel and insurance carriers related to the issuance of Representation and Warranty Insurance

What You'll Bring

• Knowledge and Skills/Technology Used
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite applications.
• An interest and willingness to learn about M&A, Corporate Law, Real Estate, Financial, Insurance or related industries.
• The ability to solve problems, be detailed oriented and be conscientious about all work completed.
• An ingrained concern for the customer and representing our Company in the best professional manner as possible.
• The potential to excel in the following competencies: Communication, Customer Focus, Ethics & Integrity, Teamwork & Adaptability, Productivity & Initiative.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Currently enrolled in Law School as a 2L or 3L law student

Pay Range: $30.00-$34.00 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.

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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. Apply