Associate Bond Claims Attorney
Position Overview
We have an exciting growth opportunity for an Associate Bond Claims Attorney – Trainee in our Santa Ana, California office. This role is designed for an early-career attorney who will receive structured training and mentorship to develop expertise in surety bond claims. Following the training period, the Trainee will transition into a full Associate Bond Claims Attorney role.
About the Role
During the first 30 days: Learn about our company, surety bond fundamentals, and claims processes.
During the first 3 months: Gain proficiency in claims handling procedures and compliance with statutory and regulatory deadlines.
During the training period: Shadow experienced team members and gain exposure to different claims disciplines, as well as related legal and regulatory issues.
During the first 6 months and beyond: Upon demonstrating the ability to independently manage assigned claims and legal matters—based on business need—the trainee will progress to the role of Bond Claims Attorney.
Investigate claims by reviewing documentation, gathering information from various parties, and analyzing legal and business issues.
Prepare determination letters and assist in mediations and court proceedings.
Expand skills to manage more complex claims independently and contribute to risk mitigation strategies.
Responsibilities
Investigate claims by reviewing documentation, gathering information from various parties, and analyzing legal and business issues.
Prepare determination letters and assist in mediations and court proceedings.
Expand skills to manage more complex claims independently and contribute to risk mitigation strategies.
Requirements
Juris Doctor (JD) degree or equivalent education/experience
Up to two years of relevant legal experience (civil litigation, insurance claims, construction law, or probate practice preferred)
Qualifications
Strong analytical and legal research skills
Excellent written and verbal communication
Ability to quickly learn systems (Salesforce, Box.com, Microsoft Office)
Strong work ethic, resourcefulness, and initiative
Ability to prioritize and manage competing deadlines
Skills
Professional demeanor and customer service mindset
Benefits
The reasonable pay range for this position is $85,400 to $117,500 per year. The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the Company.
The Company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of color, race, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local pay equity laws.
The salary range is the range TMHCC, in good faith, believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future, and actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level.
This job posting is for Associate Bond Claims Attorney – Trainee, and its material job duties include those listed above.