Underwriter/Law Clerk

6 hours ago

Oakville, Ontario, Canada First American Full time
Job Title: Underwriter/Law Clerk

We are seeking a highly skilled Underwriter/Law Clerk to join our team at First American. As an Underwriter/Law Clerk, you will play a critical role in assessing risk associated with deals and communicating with clients.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide underwriting support to internal and external customers by maintaining the phone queue and reviewing title requisitions, surveys, title and off-title searches.
  • Review policy orders, communicate with external sources to identify fraudulent transactions, and obtain sub-searches and use an identity authentication service, if required.
  • Prepare and explain non-standard Schedule B exceptions and Endorsements and confer with Solicitors.
  • Assist in the issuance of Managed Mortgage Solutions policies by reviewing title searches, commitments to insure, writ of execution searches, and surveys.
  • Maintain knowledge of FCT's underwriting guidelines by attending and participating in underwriting meetings and keeping up to date with new or revised statutes across Canada.
Requirements:
  • Minimum of 5 years experience working in a real estate law firm.
  • Specialized and technical knowledge of the practice of real estate law, including a sound understanding of the mechanics of a real estate transaction, and knowledge of Land Titles.
  • Professional and customer service-focused with strong communication skills.
  • Ability to pay attention to detail while managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
What We Offer:
  • Comprehensive benefits, including virtual healthcare and an Employee & Family Assistance Program.
  • Group retirement savings plan with company match.
  • Paid holidays and generous paid time off.
  • Paid volunteer opportunities and charitable donation matching.
  • Employee recognition programs, including referral incentives.
  • Potential for performance-based incentives.
  • The opportunity to participate in our stock purchase plan.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to an active nondiscrimination program. All recruitment, hiring, placements, transfers, promotions, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, and other terms and conditions of employment will be on the basis of the qualifications of the individual regardless of race, colour, place of origin, ethnic origin, citizenship, handicap (including mental and physical disability), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, creed (religion), marital status, family status (being in a parent/child relationship), age, or any other basis prohibited by the applicable provincial or federal human rights legislation.

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