In-House Counsel

POSITION OVERVIEW 

Fidelity National Financial, Inc. (NYSE:FNF), a Fortune 500 company, is the United States' largest provider of commercial and residential mortgage and diversified services. Fidelity National Financial (NYSE: FNF) Family of Companies, is looking for an Attorney to join our Claims Counsel team in our Jacksonville, Florida Claims Center.

LOCATION 

This position would be an in-office position located in our Jacksonville, Florida Claims Center.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

· Investigating the facts and issues of a claim, including but not limited to communicating with title officers, escrow officers, lenders, claimants, and other counsel

· Determining whether coverage exists and evaluating loss under the title policy

· Developing and carrying out a plan to resolve the claim

· Negotiate settlements and resolutions with claimants, opposing counsels, and third parties

· Directing outside counsel on litigation strategy through the course of claim administration and litigation

· Appear as company representative in court proceedings, mediations, and settlement conferences

· Managing the claim budget, review and approve outside counsel invoices and other expenses, and determine settlement and expense reserves

· Identify and pursue sources for recovery

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 

· 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

Starting Pay - $95,000.00 a year