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Senior Claims Counsel Position

Join a team that puts its people first! Since 1889, First American 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 ten 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.

The Senior Claims Counsel position with First American Title Insurance Company provides an excellent opportunity for counsel to engage in complex legal analysis, craft creative solutions to difficult problems, manage their own caseload, 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. Senior Claims Counsel are responsible for managing all aspects of title insurance and escrow claims and claims against the company from initial investigation, coverage determination through final resolution.

What You'll Do:

• 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
• 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
• Appear as company representative in court proceedings, mediations, settlement conferences and trials
• Identify and evaluate sources for recovery

What You'll Bring:

• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication, negotiation and organizational skills
• Ability to develop, evaluate and implement resolution strategies to fully conclude a claim
• Experience handling claims and title insurance coverage
• Ability to work independently and to exhibit originality and ingenuity in finding solutions
• Takes initiative, uses sound judgment, can make independent decisions, is a team player, has excellent analytic and legal skills and can distill complex legal issues

Typical Education: Law Degree required

Admitted to practice law in US

Typical Range of Experience: Typically has 12 years professional experience in title insurance coverage, real estate and litigation

License or Certification: Licensed and in good standing to practice law in any state of the United States

The pay range for this role is $126,100.00 - $168,125.00. 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.