Legal Intern- 1031 Exchange Company (Remote)

This a Full Remote job, the offer is available from: California (USA) 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 We are seeking a highly motivated Legal Intern who is eager to gain substantive exposure to in-house counsel work, transactional legal work, tax and real estate, and/or the implementation and oversight of artificial intelligence in a variety of business processes. This internship is designed for students (either in law school or in a legal focus of study) who want immersive in-house legal experience coupled with insight into strategic applications of technology and innovation within the real estate sector. The Internship will be an entirely remote work experience. What You’ll Do

• Support legal research and data/risk analysis on tax-related and real estate law issues, including 1031 exchange regulations or transaction types, environmental issues or regulations, and compliance frameworks.
• Draft summaries, memos, and analysis of statutory and regulatory provisions for use by operations and sales teams; help prepare presentations on complex topics.
• Assist with due diligence and document review and shadow ongoing litigation.
• Participate in strategic projects involving exploration of AI tools, legal automation, and data analytics to enhance legal (and operational) workflows.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and senior leaders on practical problem solving, risk assessment, and process improvements.

Who You Are

• Current enrollment in an accredited law school or undergraduate law program.
• Strong interest in real estate, in-house legal work, tax law, and the intersection of technology with legal work.
• Excellent writing, research, and analytical skills; ability to synthesize complex legal materials.
• Ability to organize multiple projects with moving parts and strong administrative, logistical and time-management competency.
• Demonstrated intellectual curiosity and eagerness to contribute in a dynamic corporate legal setting.
• Comfort with technology and willingness to explore AI and legal or operational tech applications.
• Team-oriented mindset with strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting (including access to a quiet and uninterrupted workspace)
• Comfort asking questions and engaging with senior level staff and leaders.
• A plus if you have prior coursework or experience in tax law, real estate transactions, or corporate law. Familiarity with 1031 Exchange rules is a bonus but not necessary.
• A plus if you have familiarity with Office communication platforms (Teams, SharePoint)
• Interest in strategy and innovation.

$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.

• * 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.

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.This offer from "First American" has been enriched by Jobgether.com and got a 73% flex score. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job