Claims Counsel – Title Insurance (Hybrid)

What We DoTired 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?
We are seeking a Claims Counsel who will be responsible for investigating and handling claims to resolution. This is a hybrid position with three days in office (Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays).

What You’ll Do:

• 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

What You’ll Bring:

• 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

Pay Range: $97,700.00 – $130,300.00 Annually

This hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting. Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location.

What We OfferBy choice, we don’t simply accept individuality – we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it! Our People First Culture celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion not simply because it’s the right thing to do, but also 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.
First American invests in its employees’ development and well-being, empowers them to provide superior customer service and encourages them to serve the communities where they live and work. First American is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer.