Title Insurance Claims Counsel (Hybrid)
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 hour requirements? Not interested in business development and would rather focus on providing solutions to your cases? Want to be the decision maker rather than just an advisor? Want better work-life balance? Ready for a change with an in-house opportunity? As Claims Counsel at First American, you will manage matters from intake through resolution, including evaluating risk, making coverage determinations, resolving complex title claims, and collaborating with internal business partners. This is a true in-house position where your judgment is valued, and your decisions directly impact outcomes.
Requirements
- Licensed to practice law in good standing
- Knows fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of particular field of specialization.
- Excellent communication, negotiation and organizational skills
- Law Degree required
- Admitted to practice law in US
- Typically has 2- 4 years professional experience in title insurance / title underwriting and knowledge on insurance claims and resolution
Responsibilities
- Investigate, evaluate, determine loss and defense coverage liability and resolve claims
- Establish settlement and expense reserves
- Determine need to retain outside counsel
- Manage claims and/or litigation through to final resolution
- Negotiate with claimant / opposing counsel / third parties for resolution
- Attend mediations and other required court appearances / processes
- Review and approve invoices for costs and attorneys’ fees
- Perform / assist initial evaluation for recovery
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- 401k
- PTO/paid sick leave
- employee stock purchase plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
