Legal Intern- 1031 Exchange Company (Remote)

What We DoWe 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.

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 OfferBy 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.
First American invests in its employees’ development and well-being, empowers them to provide superior customer service and encourages them to serve the communities where they live and work. First American is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer.