Senior Claims Counsel – Title Insurance (Remote)

About the role

The Senior Claims Counsel position at First American Title Insurance Company offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced attorney to engage in complex legal analysis, craft creative solutions to difficult problems, manage their own caseload, 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.

Responsibilities

• 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, settlement conferences and trials
• 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

Requirements

12+ years of experience with emphasis on real estate matters (title/ownership of real property, liens/easements/encumbrances, escrow, etc.), insurance coverage, including some litigation, mediation, and arbitration experience. Specific expertise with title insurance, escrow and lender matters highly desirable. 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. Experience handling claims and insurance coverage. Ability to work independently and to exhibit originality and ingenuity is required.

Qualifications

Law Degree required. Licensed and in good standing to practice law in any state of the United States.

Skills

Excellent analytical and legal skills, along with experience navigating complex legal matters.

Benefits

By choice, we don’t simply accept individuality – we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it! Our People First culture is inclusive for all employees - not just because it's the right thing to do, but 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.

Pay

$129,300.00 - $172,300.00 Annually

Schedule

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