Commercial Underwriting Assistant

First American

. Support closing processes for national commercial real estate transactions .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • United StatesJunior💰 $23 - $31 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in commercial real estate transactions, including the preparation and review of legal documents, title processes, and effective communication with stakeholders. Proficient in utilizing MS Office and Adobe for documentation and organization.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Commercial Real Estate TransactionsTitle-Related ExperienceLegal Document PreparationMS Office SuiteDetail-Oriented Problem-Solving

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Hard Skills

Title Document ReviewInvoice PreparationPricing Information CalculationALTA Survey AuditingTransaction Documentation

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationStrong Organizational SkillsTeam CollaborationEagerness to LearnDetail-Oriented

Tools & Technologies

MS Office SuiteAdobeSpreadsheet Software

Industry Keywords

Commercial Real EstateTitle ProcessTransaction History ResearchLegal Property DocumentsTransfer Tax Information

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support closing processes for national commercial real estate transactions
Prepare invoices
Route title comments and underwriting requests
Order title and tax updates
Assemble and calculate pricing information
Record fees and transfer tax information
Review and interpret commercial real estate documents
Audit ALTA surveys and legal documents for accuracy
Communicate recording information
Prepare legal property documents such as proforma policies and endorsements
Create and maintain title files
Document and record transactions
Coordinate resolution and completion of the commercial title process

Requirements

What you’ll need

Excellent verbal and written communication with internal teams and external customers
Strong organizational skills
Detail-oriented problem-solving ability
Eagerness to learn
Curiosity and interest in researching transaction history and background
Ability to contribute effectively to a team
Knowledge of MS Office suite
Advanced Adobe and spreadsheet skills
Ability to quickly adapt to new software applications and technologies
High school diploma or equivalent
1+ years of title-related experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401k
PTO/paid sick leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Inclusive workplace culture
Equal opportunity employment