Senior Claims Counsel - Title Insurance (Hybrid)

Senior Claims Counsel 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. 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. Appear as company representative in court proceedings, mediations, settlement conferences and trials. 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. Identify and pursue sources for recovery. What You’ll Bring 12+ years of experience with emphasis on real estate matters (title/ownership of real property, liens/easements/encumbrances, escrow, etc.) insurance coverage, including 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 is required. This role is open to remote candidates across the U.S. However, employees who live within commuting distance of our Santa Ana and Seattle offices are expected to work in a hybrid capacity. Pay Range: $129,300.00 - $172,300.00 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. 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. First American reasonably believes that a criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following material job duties for this position potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment: handling of confidential, proprietary or trade secret information belonging to First American or its customers, administrating or facilitating financial transactions, and the ability to meet customer-imposed criminal history requirements. Benefits Medical, dental, vision coverage. 401(k) plan. PTO/paid sick leave. Employee stock purchase plan. #J-18808-Ljbffr First American