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Graduate Underwriting Intern

First American

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Stamford • Connecticut • United States

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Salary

💰 $30 - $34 per hour

Job Level

Entry Level

About the role

  • Conduct legal research in support of underwriting decisions
  • Analyze real estate law issues, including title, lien, foreclosure, and authority matters
  • Review policy forms, endorsements, and underwriting standards
  • Participate in underwriting file discussions and risk analysis sessions
  • Shadow underwriters on active transactions and approval workflows
  • Gain exposure to topics such as Mechanics liens, Undischarged mortgages, Fraud prevention and OFAC compliance, Federal tax liens, Endorsement standards, High-liability transactions, and Risk evaluation and authority limits.

Requirements

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications
  • Strong legal research and analytical skills
  • Interest in Mortgage, Real Estate, Financial Services, Title Insurance, or related industries
  • Ability to solve problems with attention to detail and sound judgment
  • Professional maturity and strong written and verbal communication skills
  • A demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively
  • Initiative, productivity, and adaptability in a professional environment
  • A customer-focused mindset and commitment to representing the Company professionally
  • Currently enrolled in an accredited Law School
  • Rising 2L or 3L law student
Benefits
  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • 401k
  • PTO/paid sick leave
  • employee stock purchase plan
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
legal researchanalytical skillsunderwriting standardsrisk analysispolicy forms reviewtitle issues analysislien issues analysisforeclosure issues analysisFraud preventionOFAC compliance
Soft Skills
problem-solvingattention to detailsound judgmentwritten communicationverbal communicationprofessional maturityinterpersonal skillscollaborative workinitiativeadaptability
Certifications
currently enrolled in an accredited Law School