Associate Claims Counsel

First American•Tampa, FL

1d•$77,300 - $103,000•Onsite

About The Position

Join a team that puts its People First! Since 1889, First American (NYSE: FAF) has held an unwavering belief in its people. They are passionate about what they do, and we are equally passionate about fostering an environment where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered to be innovative and reach their full potential. Our inclusive, people-first culture has earned our company numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for eleven consecutive years. We have also earned awards as a best place to work for women, diversity and LGBTQ+ employees, and have been included on more than 50 regional best places to work lists. First American will always strive to be a great place to work, for all. For more information, please visit www.careers.firstam.com. Tired of those billable hours? Are you ready to join a diverse team of attorneys with full responsibility for your own title insurance claims? Do you want to be the decision maker rather than just an advisor? Are you seeking a change, or maybe you have just been waiting for the right in-house opportunity to become available? If you are an independent and self-motivated worker who appreciates the opportunity to engage in complex legal analysis and craft creative solutions to difficult problems in a supportive team-oriented environment, then the Associate Claims Counsel position with First American Title Insurance Company provides an excellent opportunity for you. 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.

Requirements

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
Ability to develop, evaluate and implement resolution strategies to fully conclude a claim

Nice To Haves

Experience handling claims and insurance coverage preferred

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 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