AVP Senior Claims Counsel

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Carry out appropriate investigations of claims filed with the company
• Examine titles and develop strategies for resolving claims, focusing on the legal analysis of complex legal issues
• Determine if retaining defense counsel is necessary to defend the company or its insured in litigation, and engage outside counsel with required approvals
• Direct and supervise litigation
• Evaluate liability and establish settlement and expense reserves
• Negotiate with claimants, opposing counsel, and third parties for resolution
• Attend mediations and other required court appearances/processes
• Resolve non-litigation claims through investigation, corrective documents, negotiation, or payment
• Draft agreements and corrective documents
• Review and approve invoices for costs and attorneys' fees
• Evaluate recovery options and seek recoupment as appropriate
• Draft educational and training materials for seminars and present at seminars
• Afford assistance to Claims Management with assignment of notices, training of staff, and drafting claim templates
• If also an officer of the Company, execute on behalf of the Company documents such as Settlement Agreements, Policy Endorsements
• Work effectively and collaboratively with multiple stakeholders, including agencies, underwriting, compliance, senior management, regulators, and business partners
• Advise on appropriate and jurisdictionally applicable claims handling practices

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate Degree
• Licensed to practice law and in good standing in at least one U.S. state
• Minimum five years’ experience with title insurance claims administration or real estate law
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret legal documents and legal descriptions
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community
• Ability to prepare and present speeches, seminars, and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format
• Basic mathematical ability
• Reasoning ability
• Computer skills: Proficient with internet, typing, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has some supervisory responsibilities, as assigned by Claims Management.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job in an office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

Those encountered in a typical office environment.