Associate Claims Counsel (Hybrid in PA)

About the role

Associate Claims Counsel manage their own claims load, oversee outside litigation counsel, and engage in high-level problem solving, negotiation and legal analysis in a stimulating and collegial environment with an opportunity for long-term growth and advancement.

What You'll Do

• Investigate the facts and issues of the claim, determine whether coverage exists, evaluate loss under the title policy, assess defenses for the insured and/or the company, determine need to retain outside counsel, develop and carry out a plan to address the claim and manage the claim and/or litigation through to final resolution
• Negotiate settlements and resolutions with claimant / opposing counsel / third parties
• Appear as company representative in court proceedings, mediations and settlement conferences
• Manage claim budget, review and approve outside counsel invoices and other expenses and determine settlement and expense reserves
• Direct outside counsel on litigation strategy through the course of claim administration and litigation
• Identify and pursue sources for recovery

Qualifications

• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication, negotiation and organizational skills
• Law Degree required
• Licensed and in good standing to practice law in any state of the United States
• Ability to develop, evaluate and implement resolution strategies to fully conclude a claim
• 2+ years of experience with emphasis in litigation or claims handling, Real Estate preferred
• Ability to work independently and to exhibit originality and ingenuity is required
• Experience handling claims and insurance coverage preferred

Pay

$85,000.00 - $113,300.00 Annually

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k
• PTO/paid sick leave
• Employee stock purchase plan