Hybrid Claims Counsel – Title Insurance

at First American

• Job title: Claims Counsel – Title Insurance
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $97,700 - $130,300 per year
• Degree requirement: Professional Certificate
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Berwyn, United States

About the role

• Claims Counsel managing and resolving title insurance claims at First American. Conducting investigations and providing legal guidance through the claims process with a focus on 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
• May address escalation of day-to-day personnel, claims and other operational issues
• 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

Requirements

• Law Degree required
• Admitted to practice law in US
• Typically has 4+ years professional experience in title insurance / title underwriting and in-depth knowledge on title insurance claims and resolution
• Licensed to practice law in good standing
• Excellent communication, negotiation and organizational skills

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• 401k
• PTO/paid sick leave
• employee stock purchase plan