Senior Claims Counsel – Title Insurance; Hybrid

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 the 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 claimants, opposing counsel, and third parties.
• Appear as company representative in court proceedings, mediations, settlement conferences, and trials.
• Manage the claim budget, review and approve outside counsel invoices and other expenses, and determine settlement and expense reserves.
• Direct outside counsel on litigation strategy throughout claim administration and litigation.
• Identify and pursue sources for recovery.

• 12+ years of experience with an emphasis on real estate matters (title/ownership of real property, liens/easements/encumbrances, escrow, etc.), insurance coverage, and 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.

Remote work is available across the United States. Employees who live within commuting distance of our Santa Ana and Seattle offices are expected to work in a hybrid capacity.

Pay Range: $ - $ annually.

First American will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws (e.g., the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act). First American intends to conduct a review of an applicant’s criminal history in connection with a conditional offer.