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Underwriting Graduate Intern – Commercial Title
CompanyFirst American
LocationWashington
Work ModeOn Site
PostedFebruary 5, 2026

Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will assist with legal research, prepare policies, and draft high liability memos. They will also support Title Officers and Underwriters with objection letters and survey reviews.
Internship Type
full time
Salary Range
$19 - $26
Company Size
15650
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
First American Financial Corporation is a premier provider of title, settlement and risk solutions for real estate transactions. With its combination of financial strength and stability built over more than 130 years, innovative proprietary technologies, and unmatched data assets, the company is leading the digital transformation of its industry. First American also provides data products to the title industry and other third parties; valuation products and services; mortgage subservicing; home warranty products; banking, trust and wealth management services; and other related products and services. First American serves home buyers and sellers, real estate professionals, loan originators and servicers, commercial property professionals, homebuilders and others involved in residential and commercial property transactions with products and services specific to their needs. With total revenue of $9.2 billion in 2021, the company offers its products and services directly and through its agents throughout the United States and abroad.
About the Role
Who We Are
Join a team that puts its People First! As a member of First American's family of companies, National Commercial Services provides single-point service for simple to multi-property/multi-state national commercial real estate 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 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 Do
The 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/Title Industry balanced with intern specific activities, executive level presentations and networking opportunities while under the close supervision and guidance of their manager or in-house counsel for the Underwriting program. 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 for Underwriters
- Preparing policies
- Preparing initial drafts of high liability memos for collaboration
- Assisting Title Officers and Underwriters with objection letters, survey reviews, and pro forma drafting
Knowledge and Skills/Technology Used
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite applications.
- An interest and willingness to learn about the Mortgage, Real Estate, Financial, Title 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.
Typical Education
- Currently enrolled in Law School as a 2L or 3L law student
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 Offer
By 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.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.Key Skills
Legal ResearchCommunicationCustomer FocusEthics & IntegrityTeamwork & AdaptabilityProductivity & InitiativeOutstanding Interpersonal SkillsDetail OrientedProblem Solving
Categories
LegalFinance & AccountingEducation
Benefits
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